Teamsters: US Foods Violates Labor Law Nationwide As Maryland Strike Continues

Steve Vairma: "They have been violating the law in many locations. And there are charges being filed in many locations, which have resulted in unfair labor practice strikes throughout the country." Teamsters Vice-President Steve Vairma talking about U.S. Foods. Teamsters Local 355 is on strike against U.S. Foods.

AFL-CIO President Trumka: Democratic Platform Must Boldly Re-Write Policies To Benefit Workers

AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka says the Democratic Party platform must offer "a comprehensive, integrated vision of how we can rewrite the rules to raise wages for all working people and make our government a partner in our hopes for better lives." Trumka says the key to addressing wage stagnation and inequality is rebuilding workers' bargaining power.

AFGE Fights DoD Commissaries Privatization, Pay Cuts For Commissary Workers

The American Federation of Government Employees - is applauding U.S. Senate action striking down a privatization of Department of Defense commisaries.

Baltimore Area Teamsters US Foods Strike Picket Lines Expand

Teamsters on strike against U.S. Foods in Severn, Maryland have extended their picket lines to U.S Foods distribution centers around the country. Other Teamsters at those facilities have been honoring the extended picket lines.

Labor And Community Unite In Los Angeles To Fight Deportation Of Central American Asylum Seekers

A coalition of Los Angeles labor and community groups have come together to fight Department of Homeland Security plans to deport thousands of Central American immigrants. Stop Separating Families said federal agents are stepping up arrests and deportations this month of those who had their asylum claims denied.

Stop Voter Suppression

A crowning achievement of the historic March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his “I have a dream” speech, was pushing through the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965.

D.C. Mayor Says She Will Sign $15 An Hour Minimum Wage Ordinance

The minimum wage in Washington D.C. is headed up to $15 an hour by 2020. The D.C. city council unanimously approved the $15 wage. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will sign the coiuncil's $15 minum wage ordinance. The $15 wage will be phased in between now and 2020 and will be tied to inflation.

NJ Gov. Christies Vetoes Raises For Union Workers At Delaware River Port Authority

New Jersey Governor and Donald Trump lover Chris Christie vetoed raises for union workers proposed by the Delaware River Port Authority. Workers in three of the unions haven't had raises in five years.

AFT President Randi Weingarten: Clinton's Achievement Historic And A Stark Contrast To GOP

AFT President Randi Weingarten says Hillary Clinton's history making achievment of becoming the first woman to become the presumptive presidential nominee of a major political party reaffirms the promise of America.

Young Workers Committee Clothing Drive - Give Back To The Community

The L728 Young Workers Committee would like to invite all 728 members, families and friends to participate in our Clothing drive to benefit those in need in the greater Los Angeles Area. You can donate your clean wearable or repairable clothing of all types starting now through the September 17th meeting. Please take a minute to try and give back to the community in a time least expected. Stop in at the Local and bring your donations!

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