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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: St. Paul Regional Labor Federation Holds Jobs and Resource Fair
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
The St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, led by President Kera Peterson (IAM), held a job and resource fair to connect displaced workers with good union jobs in industries like construction, manufacturing, public schools, health care, hospitality, retail and public services. In addition to connecting job seekers with union jobs, the labor council has held information sessions on local and national union history and the advantages of union membership.
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:20
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COVID-19, Community Service
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: SAG-AFTRA Keeps Members Educated About Safe Reopening
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
SAG-AFTRA hosted a livestream event this month on the return to work in the entertainment industry. The presentation comes when productions around the country either are preparing to reopen or already have done so. In her opening remarks, President Gabrielle Carteris said, “It’s really important that [members] are empowered and understand what’s taking place so you can decide if you feel safe enough to go back to work.” The event highlighted the work SAG-AFTRA has done with their employers and other unions to ensure workers in the entertainment sector can return to work as safely as possible.
Kenneth Quinnell
Tue, 08/25/2020 - 09:24
Tags:
Community Service, COVID-19
#SaveThePostOffice: In the States Roundup
AFL-CIO
It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on Twitter.
Alaska State AFL-CIO:
Union women know how important it is to vote—we vote on Election Day and in our unions, too. #100YearsOfVoting https://t.co/cdf2fKCfxf pic.twitter.com/0rldJ4bSw4
— Alaska AFL-CIO (@AKAFLCIO) August 18, 2020
Arizona AFL-CIO:
#SaveUSPS #usmailnotforsale #SaveThePostOfficeSaturday #saveourpostoffice https://t.co/rj6jQ1F9aB
— Arizona AFL-CIO (@ArizonaAFLCIO) August 24, 2020
California Labor Federation:
Having a #union on the job can be life-changing. It's still the surest path to economic security that exists. Precisely why the future must be #UnionStrong https://t.co/lmxHKH3BLZ
— California Labor Federation (@CaliforniaLabor) August 25,...
It's Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing: The Working People Weekly List
Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.
From the Front Lines: Britney's Story: "'It’s always the right time to do the right thing.' My union leader, William Voltz, always says that Martin Luther King Jr. quote. My name is Britney Andrews. I am a union shop steward with UNITE HERE Local 23 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before the coronavirus forced me out of work, I had been a bartender at Phillips Famous Seafood at the Charlotte airport for three years."
AFSA Hosts Town Hall on Strategies to Reopen Schools: "Last week, members of the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) participated in an 'Ask Ernie' online town hall with President Ernest Logan. The event focused on sharing strategies on the issue of reopening schools."
Labor Movement in Milwaukee Holds Food Drive, Calls Out Johnson for Opposing the HEROES Act: "The Milwaukee Area Labor Council, led by President Pam Fendt (LIUNA), held a 'Be a...
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFSA Hosts Town Hall on Strategies to Reopen Schools
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Last week, members of the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) participated in an “Ask Ernie” online town hall with President Ernest Logan. The event focused on sharing strategies on the issue of reopening schools. Logan said that safety and the mental health needs of students must be the highest priorities. “This is an opportunity for us to really talk about how we transform and be transformative, and what education looks like in the future,” he explained. “We need to talk about what it is that we need to do for our children, so that we’re able to allow them to be productive citizens going forward that can take part in the real cultural and civic life they should have.”
Kenneth Quinnell
Mon, 08/24/2020 - 11:04
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Community...
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Labor Movement in Milwaukee Holds Food Drive, Calls Out Johnson for Opposing the HEROES Act
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
The Milwaukee Area Labor Council, led by President Pam Fendt (LIUNA), held a “Be a Hero” food drive yesterday. For the past week, union members have been pledging to donate food to support families in need. For each donation pledge, the Milwaukee Area Labor Council tweeted at U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, letting him know working people in Wisconsin were standing up for each other, since he took a vacation instead of standing up for families and passing the HEROES Act. Yesterday, all of the union members who made a pledge stopped by the Milwaukee Area Labor Council parking lot to donate their food and to support families in need.
Kenneth Quinnell
Fri, 08/21/2020 - 08:59
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Community Service,...
From the Front Lines: Britney's Story
“It’s always the right time to do the right thing.” My union leader, William Voltz, always says that Martin Luther King Jr. quote.
My name is Britney Andrews. I am a union shop steward with UNITE HERE Local 23 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before the coronavirus forced me out of work, I had been a bartender at Phillips Famous Seafood at the Charlotte airport for three years.
On Aug. 11, 2020, my union, ally organizations and I helped organize a food drive in front of Senator Thom Tillis’ office in Charlotte as part of the nationwide action to call on senators to extend the $600 for unemployment insurance. Also, I was one of the 6,000 people fasting that day as part of the Virtual #FastAction. While that day was a long and rough one, it was transformative. I am inspired that over 6,000 fasters participated in the virtual event. The whole action really made me think about what my own neighbors may be going through that I don’t know about. It opened my eyes to a bigger picture. If I could do that action every week, I would. I felt like I was making a difference, even though I’m just one person....
Save the Post Office: What Working People Are Doing This Week
Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.
Actors' Equity:
ICYMI - We asked Equity members who have personal experience with COVID-19 to share their story living with the disease. Hear from member @bstokesmitchell and Equity Eastern Region Principal Councilor Allyson Tucker about how the disease affected their family. pic.twitter.com/YzoV5cqJHc
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) August 19, 2020
AFGE:
Union women know how important it is to vote—we vote on Election Day and in our unions, too. #100YearsOfVoting https://t.co/hxEJV35hkD
— AFGE (@AFGENational) August 18, 2020
AFSCME:
Participating in the #2020census helps determine how many resources our kids’ schools can afford — things like books, computers, facility management & upkeep. We all...
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Iowa’s Labor Movement Responds to Devastating Wind Storm in Cedar Rapids
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
A wind storm that hit the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, area last week with hurricane-force winds has left tens of thousands of people without shelter and electricity. Tent cities have popped up in neighborhoods due to widespread damage to the roofs of homes and apartment complexes. The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO and the Hawkeye Area Labor Council brought together a strong contingent of union members on Saturday to help clear rubble and downed trees, deliver food and water, and perform welfare checks on elder residents in the community. State federation President Charlie Wishman (AFT) and Secretary-Treasurer Peter Hird (IBEW) helped lead Saturday’s event, which was sponsored by a number of elected officials who are former or current union members. The Hawkeye Area Labor Council, the Iowa...
Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Bloomingdale Sends Support to Organizing Workers at Milwaukee Art Museum
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
On Aug. 7, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale (AFT) sent a letter of solidarity and support to 150 workers at the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) who are seeking union representation with Machinists (IAM) Local Lodge 66. “By raising your voices together for dignity and respect, you help guarantee that the Milwaukee Art Museum lives up to its prestigious reputation. Strong unions and good collective bargaining agreements lift up all workers, creating a vibrant economy and recovery for all,” she wrote. “I wish you strength and solidarity in the ongoing efforts to create a workplace where your voices will be heard.” MAM workers join a recent wave of art museum organizing campaigns across the country, including workers at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the...
