Today in 1886 The New York Times declares the struggle for an eight-hour workday to be “un-American” and calls public demonstrations for the shorter hours “Labor disturbances brought about by foreigners.” Other publications declare that an eight-hour workday would bring about “loafing and gambling, rioting, debauchery and drunkenness.” ~ Labor Tribune
• Nevada Teamster wins statehouse seat nomination • Workers’ wages fall after passage of GOP tax cuts • Labor urges Trump to focus less on Canada, more on China • Teamsters denounce Trump, fully support Canada • Strengthening unions could blunt inequality, wage stagnation • SCOTUS case that could kneecap public sector unions, explained • IBT statement on solidarity with Teamster Canada on recent political rift
General Membership Meetings: Baltimore - May. 5@ 10 a.m. Salisbury - May 19 @10 a.m. Please be present and on time. And bring a coworker!
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