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Union Athletes: Stop Crossing Picket Lines
With the hotel strike in Boston coming to a close, it is a good time to reflect on what union athletes can do to support striking workers. Read more from SB Nation below.
Soccer Union Wants Equal Pay at the World Cup
Even in 2018, men still make more money than women for the same work. For decades unions have been fighting to lower this gap by negotiating contracts that provide equal pay for equal work. One...
LA Dodgers Cross Picket Line in Boston
The Dodgers may have moved from New York to LA, but they seem to be following in the Yankees footsteps by crossing a picket line in Boston. Read more about it from SB Nation.
Schumer to Host Comedy Fundraiser for Labor Candidate
There are just 2 weeks until Election Day and candidates across the country are holding their final canvasses, phone banks, and fundraisers. While much of the media’s focus has been on the most...
Yankees Cross the Picket Line
Hey Yankee fans, in a way I’m just kidding. Many trade unionists in the tri-state region are proud to call themselves pinstripe fans. Remember, UCOMM is a company that is loyal to the orange...
Lebron James Makes a Huge Investment in Public Education
National Basketball Players Association First Vice President Lebron James opened a new school in Akron Ohio this week. Arguably the greatest basketball player ever, James joins a long list of...
NFLPA Files Grievance to Stop NFL Anthem Policy
The NFL Players Association is fighting back against the NFL's proposal to penalize players for kneeling during the National Anthem. Find out more from ESPN below.
NBA Players Reelect Union President
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has announced that Michele Roberts, the only female leader of a male professional sports players association, will be with the union for a few more...
Caps Player Rips Trump
If the Capitals win the Stanley Cup tonight, Trump might be facing another team boycotting the annual trip to the White House.
Shireen Alihaji 'We Made it Here' Wins Best Non-Song
A powerful hip hop anthem about the pride a man takes in a long day’s work. A haunting ode to the hands that built American industry. A fast-paced celebration of American-made products. And a...