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80% of Workers Will Enjoy 4 Days of Thanksgiving Weekend
Bloomberg Law's annual Thanksgiving Holiday Practices Survey discovered that a preponderance of U.S. workers will have a long weekend over the upcoming holiday, with nearly four in five (78...
Helping the needy this holiday
On Tuesday, November 22nd, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1820 delivered Thanksgiving meals to families in need. As part of their effort to give back to the community, the...
Happy Thanksgiving from the UCOMM Family
UCOMM works directly with over 30 different unions spanning four states and every year, the respective elected union leaders put ink to paper (or fingers to keys) crafting Thanksgiving messages. All...
Enjoy a Union Made Thanksgiving
As you celebrate a festive Thanksgiving holiday with family, friends and the special people in your life, Labor 411 reminds you to be grateful for the employers who provide their employees with...
Stop the Black Friday Creep
Thanksgiving – a day to relax, watch football, share a great meal and spend time with friends and family. Or at least that’s how it used to be, until retailers started competing with...
Stay Home on Black Friday
After the 2008 Black Friday trampling death of a low wage exploited Walmart worker in Long Island, NY the behavior of the American consumer on Thanksgiving night and Black Friday have drawn worldwide...
LIBN Column: Our great American shame
The early numbers are in: Americans spent approximately $12.3 billion on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.The two-day numbers weren’t as big as some retailers expected, given that many companies...
Is That Turkey Kosher?
Check out this excellent Opinion Editorial which bridges the values of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving. The Jewish religious holiday marks the re-dedication of the sacred Temple of Jerusalem at the...
IBEW 459: Giving thanks for our union
Message from Business Manager Paul Cameron:The last 5 months have been nothing less then a blur. It seems like we just celebrated the 4th of July. A much-appreciated highlight during the past few...
IBEW 94: Giving thanks for all we have!
Message from Business Manager Buddy Thoman: Brothers and sisters, Turkey Day is just hours away. The food, the family, football, the brisk Fall air and a day where we get together with those we...