Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO
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February 1, 2024
Democracy and Unions
Some people don’t value democracy. But it is vital to union members. Trade unions operate on democratic principles. Free speech is a necessity. The right to associate and to organize…
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February 1, 2024
Florida Bill Rolling Back Child Labor Laws Advances in Florida House
Florida House Republicans have advanced a bill in the Florida legislature that removes child labor protections for 16- and 17-year-olds. HB 49, would allow teens to work longer hours per…
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February 1, 2024
Bipartisan Group of Senators Question Amazon’s Labor Practices
“Amazon needs to stop these union-busting techniques, needs to stop punishing workers for standing up for themselves,” said Senator Chris Murphy, D-CT, in a press conference on Capitol Hill in…
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February 1, 2024
Union Busting is Big Business
“Minimize the likelihood of future union encroachment,” is a statement appears in the letter of engagement between Motor Appliance Corporation (MAC) and the union-busting firm, Sparta, a division of International…
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February 1, 2024
Bank Employees in Delaware File for Union Election
Wells Fargo workers in Wilmington, DE, have filed for a union election, following the lead of employees at a Wells branch in Albuquerque. The workers in NM became the first…
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February 1, 2024
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
John F. Kennedy is credited with popularizing the aphorism “a rising tide lifts all boats,” to suggest that investing in economic development can benefit everyone who participates in the economy.…
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February 1, 2024
Biden Administration Issues Final Rule on ‘Gig’ Work
On January 9, the US Department of Labor issued a final rule that could prevent employers from misclassifying workers as “independent contractors,” a step that could bolster both legal protections…
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February 1, 2024
Labor Mourns the Passing of Edward Smith, ULLICO Chairman and CEO; Friend of the Union Label Department
Edward Smith (1954-2024), chairman and CEO of ULLICO passed away on January 3, 2024, with his family by his side. Smith, began his career with Illinois LiUNA Local 773 at…
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February 1, 2024
It’s Better in a Union - A Look Back at Unprecedented Year for Working People
By Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President We are looking back with gratitude at a dynamic, thrilling and unprecedented year for working people and our labor movement. Every day, we grew stronger…
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