This Monday, Labor Day September 4 will see the largest Labor Day parade in memory, Greater St. Louis Labor Council President Pat White announced today, inviting the public to bring their family, lawn chairs and sun visors to what will be an exciting, fun-filled two hours. More than 5,000 marchers from 30 unions with milesRead more
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Monday, September 5, 2016 is the Labor Day Parade festivities. Below is a letter from President Pat White with details of the event for participating unions. Parade Info Letter Lineup Map InfoRead more
By Mark Esters and Pat White Originally seen on St. Louis Post-Dispatch The labor movement has been fighting for decades to maintain the recognition of all working families by advocating for all who seek a better life. It is the principle under which we have been advocating for real improvements like an increase in theRead more
By SHERI GASSAWAY Correspondent (Article published in Labor Tribune) A push to raise minimum wage in the City of St. Louis is fueling excitement among community leaders, workers and even business owners. On Friday, June 5, the St. Louis Board of Alderman introduced a bill that would increase the minimum wage for workers in theRead more
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- Black History Month Profiles: Karen ThomasBlack History Month Profiles: Karen Thomas This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve […]
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Nebraska State Workers Ratify Contract with Significant Wage IncreasesService + Solidarity Spotlight: Nebraska State Workers Ratify Contract with Significant Wage Increases Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Members of […]
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- Economy Gains 517,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Down to 3.4%
- Black History Month Profiles: Karen Thomas
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Nebraska State Workers Ratify Contract with Significant Wage Increases
- Black History Month Profiles: Calvin Brooks
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFT’s Share My Lesson Provides Black History Month Plans and Resources for Teachers
- Black History Month Profiles: Annie Anderson
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFGE Seeks 8.7% Raise for Federal Workers to Close Gap Between Public and Private Sector Workers