by Seth Michaels Today, we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated 40 years ago in Memphis, Tenn., where he was helping striking sanitation workers form a union. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) went to the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis today to speak about the anniversary of King’s […]
McCain Skips Out on Worker Roundtable
by Seth Michaels Yesterday, workers in Annapolis, Md., were hoping to get a chance to talk to Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) about jobs, the housing crisis and the economy. They got to have their conversation—but McCain stayed away. What he missed was an opportunity to hear firsthand how the economic crisis is affecting real people. […]
Presidential Hopefuls Join Workers at Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention
by Seth Michaels More than a thousand union members from around Pennsylvania have gathered in Philadelphia this week for the 38th annual Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention, where they heard from both Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), the two contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination. Focusing on this fall’s elections, workers […]
Straight Talk on McCain’s Health Care Record from Elizabeth Edwards
by Mike Hall Elizabeth Edwards says voters should take a close look at Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain’s plan, one she says is far from the “straight talk” McCain so frequently claims he’s all about. Edwards’ concern over the future of the nation’s health care system is shared by most of those […]
Indian Workers Demand Major Changes in Guest Worker Program
by James Parks Chanting, “All the way to the White House!” and carrying signs, saying “I Am A Man,” more than 70 Indian guest workers rallied at the White House gates Monday in a cold rain to demand fundamental changes in the nation’s guest worker program, which business interests want to expand. They also want a congressional […]
Video: Working Families Do Better When More People Are in Unions
Mike Cerbo, executive director of the Colorado AFL-CIO, reports on the elections for Colorado AFL-CIO leadership and the state federation’s Labor 2008 Kick Off event. Cerbo will continue to serve as the executive director for the Colorado AFL-CIO. More than 200 delegates taking part in last week’s Colorado AFL-CIO Convention unanimously elected Sheet Metal […]
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