Working people, labor unions, and those fighting every day for their shot at the middle class are the backbone of our economy and of this country. As Secretary of Labor, I’ll work just as hard for you as you do for your families and livelihoods. You have my word.
This Day in Union History: 6/2/1952
The Supreme Court sides with steelworkers striking against President Truman’s attempt to seize the steel mills for the Korean War effort. 600,000 workers were allowed to strike the following day, shutting down steel production for six weeks.
For too long, workers have been punished for coming together to form a #union - their legal right in this country. Our labor laws desperately need to change. Tell Congress to pass the #ProAct now and respect workers’ freedom to #organize: https://t.co/3v1gLLGNfB
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Headed to the store to stock up ahead of #Thanksgiving or #Friendsgiving? Make sure your meal is #unionmade! 🦃
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The settlement calls for Leadpoint to pay a total of $686,202 in back pay, interest, and liquidated damages to 358 current and former workers who were unlawfully paid at the small employer minimum wage rate instead of at the higher larger employer rate.
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There's nothing new about today’s union busters (by Peter Starzynski) https://t.co/oxsn6WPxBV Like the Pinkertons, the so-called "Freedom Foundation" are just the wealthy elite’s hired guns, aiming to keep the workers down. #1u
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers - Send an email right now to the Department of Labor: Tell them to protect BAC apprenticeships https://t.co/oyvrGjYwpJ
“I’m not really into the college thing,” she said. “I don’t mind doing the hands-on.”
Does this resonate with you? If so, it might be time to consider a career in the Masonry Trades!
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April 8-12 is #NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek. This week and every week, slow down and pay attention to orange warning signs, expect slowdowns or stopped traffic, and obey directions from flaggers. #WorkZoneSafety#DOL
Job-creating 100% clean energy bill advances (WSLC Legislative Update newsletter) https://t.co/5KqQvgTHgN Plus, a status report from Olympia on labor-supported bills following Friday's cutoff. #1u#waleg
Today in 1909 Washington State Legislature passed the amendment to the state constitution that allowed women to vote. Progressives and Labor Unions helped the push to ratify the bill the following year. Learn more at:
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