The Label Letter is the official newsletter of the Union Label & Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO. It is published bimonthly and includes the Do Buy and official AFL-CIO Boycott Lists. Subscriptions are available to members only. With the exception of copyrighted material, permission to reprint is hereby granted, but credit to the source is appreciated.
In Rushed DEI Deletions, Federal Agencies Fail to Consider Context Before Pulling Manuals and Content
Upon taking office, President Trump issued an executive order calling for the removal of all mentions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from departments and agencies throughout the federal government. At the the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
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.
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.
The 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.
BCTGM Members in BuffaloStrike at Milk-Bone Plant
One hundred sixty-five members of BCTGM Local 36G, employed at the Milk-Bone brand dog treat plant owned by J.M. Smucker Co., have initiated an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike. The workers are taking a stand against increased healthcare costs, low wages, and what they describe as blatant disrespect for labor laws and employees’ rights.
