Massachusetts Labor News

Last updated 05/14/2008 - 11:54am
Massachusetts AFL-CIO Awards More Than 500 Scholarships - Workers Independent News
05/14/2008 - 11:54am
"The Massachusetts AFL-CIO awarded more than 500 scholarships during its annual banquet last weekend...."
Police at center of Newton's override debate - Newton TAB
05/13/2008 - 9:25pm

"Although Newton’s firefighter union voted to oppose the override, Babcock said police union officials have decided to stay neutral on the override but still showed concern..."

Pilgrim nuclear plant union is concerned about impact of a work stoppage - Boston Herald
05/13/2008 - 10:40am
"The Pilgrim union, threatening to go on strike Friday, is warning that key disposal of radioactive materials at the plant could be delayed if a labor action occurs..."
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Breaking News

Last updated 05/09/2008 - 5:09pm
This Mother's Day The Fight Goes On
05/09/2008 - 5:09pm
Across the country, families will be celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday May 11th, recognizing the invaluable role of mothers in our families and our communities. As we pause to honor our mothers, it is also an opportunity to reflect upon the ongoing struggle for fairness, dignity, and respect in the workplace. Click the headline to read more.

 

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Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Program Awards Over $1 Million
05/09/2008 - 4:30pm
Click the headline to read about the wonderful Scholarship Banquet held on Sunday May 4th.
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Unionists in U.S. and Columbia Stand Together Against Columbia Free Trade Agreement
05/09/2008 - 4:33pm

Click the headline to read an update on the Columbia Free Trade Agreement being pushed by the Bush Administration despite the inability of the Columbian government to provide unionists with protection in Columbia. Unionists in the United States are standing with Columbian unionists in solidarity against passage of this agreement until real progress is made in Columbia.

The first Labor Outreach Committee Meeting of 2008 was held on May 7th.
05/09/2008 - 2:39pm
Click the headline to read about the first Labor Outreach Committee Meeting of 2008 which was held earlier this week on Wednesday, May 7th.
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Happenings and Announcements

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Futures Building Momentum: Lucky #7 Events Announced
04/25/2008 - 3:54pm
Click the headline to read the latest news about the Massachusetts AFL-CIO's Futures Program and learn about upcoming events from May 7th- June 7th.
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Visit our online photo gallery and meet the people behind the state's most powerful labor organization.

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SOS - Share Organizing Successes! Whenever your union has been involved in a successful organizing campaign, please send us some information so that we can your stories of success with brothers and sisters across Massachusetts.

Labor in the Community

Read this great letter from one of our 2006 scholarship winners.

If you or your union are involved in charitable work or other contributions to the community at-large, please send us some information so we can help you recruit support and spread the word about the many good works done by the labor movement in the area.

CWA-IBEW ad on Verizon campaign


 Please print and post this flyer wherever you can. Click here.

Employee Free Choice Act -- AFL-CIO

After more than five hours of historic debate, the House of Representatives passed the most important labor law reform legislation in 70 years.

By a margin of 241 to 185, the House passed H.R. 800, which would level the playing field when workers seek to form a union and bargain. Thirteen Republicans joined 228 Democrats in voting for the bill. Two Democrats and 183 Republicans voted against the bill.


Watch a video of Congressman Stephen Lynch, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray and Sen. John Kerry do a card check for Verizon business techs.

 

 

Mass. Labor Leaders Speak out on EFCA

President Haynes Speaks Out to Support Verizon Workers


President Haynes in front of Verizon headquarters.

Video: Ted Kennedy on the Minimum Wage


What is it with Republicans and their refusal to help the working class?