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Teamsters Members Buy Car for Co-Worker Who Walks Miles to Work Everyday
A hardworking Teamster at UPS just got a huge gift from his co-workers to thank him for his dedication to his family and his job.
Remembering the "I AM" Sanitation Strike Campaign
Across the nation people are taking part in the I AM 2018 day of remembrance for Echol Cole and Robert Walker. Both men were killed on February 1st when they were crushed by their sanitation truck....
How Amazon Fulfillment Centers Fail to Deliver Jobs
Recently there has been a lot of news about the cities bidding on Amazon’s second headquarters. In their plans, cities are proposing tax cuts, and are touting their benefits with the hope that...
DeVos touts DC Charter; Closed Due to Failing Test Scores
Just 9 months after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Trump’s wife Melania visited a DC Charter School, the D.C. Public Charter School Board has announced that the school will be closing due...
MLK Day is Our Day
All movements derive from the union movement. The will and desire to be treated fairly and have access to opportunity and progress is almost the sole mission of all social, economic and progressive...
Proudly Made in the USA: MyPillow
Pillows play a big part in how you sleep at night. When you’re out searching for your next one, look for one that is made right here in the United States. One such pillow is MyPillow.
Santa's All Year Round
The union movement teaches us that we are all brothers and sisters, regardless of trade or job status. Union members know that thanks to their bargaining power they are often better off than non-...
Misconduct Common in Workplaces
This article by Don Babwin originally appeared in The Associated Press.
Made in the USA: Duraflame Firelogs
As decorated Christmas trees glow with lights, and stockings are hung by the chimney with care, people are looking for the best way to light their fireplaces. If you turn to an artificial log, buy...
Americans are Not Taking Vacations
A new report suggests that many workers are not taking all of their vacation days. Find out more below from the Long Island Business News.