I just signed an @iatse petition: Tell AMPTP to Give Film and Television Workers a Fair Deal! Will you join me? Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/…
The labor movement, the AFL-CIO and the nation lost a legend today - and I lost a dear friend. Rich Trumka devoted his life to working people, from his early days as president of the UMWA to his unparalleled leadership as the voice of America’s labor movement.
As the chair of the NJ Legislative Black Caucus, we are committed to continue fighting to expand access to voting, and systemic changes to uplift communities in our state.
#OTD in #LaborHistory, 1937, the "Battle of the Overpass" happened at the Ford plant in Dearborn. UAW organizers planned to distribute leaflets, but were attacked by security. A news photographer on scene documented the beatings. This lead to Ford's first union contract in 1941.
Passaic County Central Labor Council Endorses Hector Lora for Mayor
Passaic— The Passaic County Central Labor Council, representing 23,000 Union members in Passaic County, issued the following statement announcing its endorsement of Hector Lora, incumbent Mayor of Passaic.
The American Labor Museum is hosting our annual #golf outing at Pebble Creek Golf Club on June 24th. We hope to see you on the links!
Check our website for details and registration:
labormuseum.net/?p=annual-sp…
Today is the #PROAct Day of Action! Today, we need everyone to call their Senators and tell them to pass the PRO Act!
The PRO Act will increase worker power, rebuild our economy fairly, and grow the trade union movement in America.
actionnetwork.org/forms/pro-…
59% of Americans support the Protect the Right to Organize Act! Let your Senators know they need to co-sponsor the #PROAct and protect its inclusion in President Biden’s infrastructure plan. #PassThePROActactionnetwork.org/forms/pro-…
ALT First man holding placard that says: "PRO ACT"
Second man holding list that reads:
"End right to work
Secondary Strikes
Prevent Misclassification
First Contract Agreements"
Third man intensely looking at first man.
The Union Veterans Council of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO today received timely updates on the PRO Act and the American Rescue Plan from a fellow veteran with union roots, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-11th District.
njaflcio.org/sherrill-update…
The American Labor Museum will proudly open the exhibit "The Movements of the 60's Through the Eyes of a Revolutionary Working-Class Feminist Photographer/Filmmaker/Musician," featuring original #photography by Bev Grant on Saturday, May 1st @ 1PM.
Without sufficient paid leave, NJ is still vulnerable during a pandemic. @garyschaernj act now and use federal funds to provide NJ workers with the paid leave they need to cope with COVID-19