Unionists in U.S. and Columbia Stand Together Against Columbia Free Trade Agreement

Amanda Montgomery — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:33:54 -0400

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.

Amanda Montgomery — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:39:37 -0400

Click the headline to read about the first Labor Outreach Committee Meeting of 2008 which was held earlier this week on Wednesday, May 7th.

The Northeastern University Justice for Janitors Campaign Heats Up with a Three Day Event

intern2 — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:20:46 -0400

Click the headline to read more about the Justice for Janitors Campaign at Northeastern University and their recent 3-day event to raise awareness and support for the janitors' struggle.

Governor Patrick Announces New Initiative at Former South Weymouth Naval Air Station

Amanda Montgomery — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:54:44 -0400

Click the headline to read about the new high quality economic development planned for the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station.

Dying For Work in Massachusetts: Loss of Life and Limb in Massachusetts Workplaces

Amanda Montgomery — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:01:27 -0400

Click the headline to read about the event at the State House honoring workers killed or injured on the job in 2007. At the event, a report titled "Dying For Work in Massachusetts: Loss of Life and Limb in Massachusetts Workplaces" which documents workplace fatalities in Massachusetts was released.

Workers Memorial Day Media Advisory

intern2 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:51:49 -0400

Click the headline to read an advisory about the upcoming Workers Memorial Day event. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 29th and will honor the Massachusetts workers who were killed, injured, or made ill on their jobs in 2007.

Massachusetts Workers Killed on the Job in 2007 to be Honored at the State House

John Drinkwater — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:57:00 -0400

On Tuesday April 29^th, in recognition of Workers Memorial Day, Massachusetts workers who lost their lives on the job in 2007 will be honored during a ceremony on the steps of the State House at 12:00 p.m. Click the headline above to read more about this year's event.

Paid Sick Days Bill Goes to Senate With Favorable Recommendation

Amanda Montgomery — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:22:13 -0400

The Committee of Labor and Workforce Development has given a Paid Sick Days bill a favorable recommendation, and now the bill goes on to the Senate. Click the headline to read more about this important step forward for workers.

April COPE Political Roundtable Focuses on Health Care

intern2 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:05:04 -0400

Click the headline to read a summary of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO's April Political Roundtable meeting. As April is National Health Care Month, the Roundtable focused on national and statewide health care policies, the current crisis, and possible solutions.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Supports Flight Attendants at Delta in their Drive to Organize

John Drinkwater — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:16:04 -0400

President Robert Haynes sent a letter of support to Delta flight attendants who are attempting to join the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. Click the headline above to learn more and read the letter.

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