Hockey Unions Join AFL-CIO, Strengthening the Labor Movement
In a historic move, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the Professional...
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Author: Union Label Department, AFL-CIO
Whole Foods Asks NLRB to Nullify Union Election in Philadelphia
In late January, workers at Whole Foods in Philadelphia voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1776. Now, the Amazon-owned grocery store is calling on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to nullify the election, claiming the election results still need to be certified by a regional director, which Whole Foods says can’t lawfully be done since the agency currently does not have a third board member in Washington, DC. President Trump illegally fired Board Chair Gwynne A. Wilcox after taking office in January.
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Workers’ Memorial Day is April 28OSHA Protects Workers
International Workers’ Memorial Day is observed annually on April 28th. This date coincides with the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) in the United States, which was enacted in 1970. The day serves as a global occasion to honor the sacrifices made by workers and to reinforce efforts to protect those at risk of injury or illness in the workplace.
Read MoreMusk’s DOGE Threatens Workers’ RightsProtected by Labor Department and OSHA
The so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is not a real department, has mounted an attack on the very real Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration DOGE, a contrivance of the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk, is aimed at government worker and agencies that serve all Americans.
Read MoreThe Label Letter Turns 50
The current issue of the Label Letter marks the fiftieth year of its publication. Throughout its long history, the Label Letter has upheld the mission of the Union Label & Service Trades Department: to promote the products and services offered to the public by members of our affiliated unions.
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