RECENT STORIES
Four workshops for unions committed to organizing the unorganized
If your union is interesting in enhancing its organizing capabilities, read on.
Jobs with Justice (JwJ) is sponsoring a series of four on-line programs designed...
MOWIT hosting Dec. 18 workday for tradeswomen, women interested in construction...
Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) is sponsoring a hands-on workday for tradeswomen and women interested in joining the building trades on Saturday, Dec. 18...
Labor and Industry Museum looking for volunteers
Belleville, IL – The Labor and Industry Museum is looking for volunteers to work at the museum on Saturdays, greeting guests and answering questions....
Why you feel lousy after a huge holiday meal
That dinner can easily approach 2,000 calories all by itself
Loosen the belt. Take one more fork-full. You’re close to bursting and you never would...
Women Veterans Construction Career Expo set for March 9, 2022
A construction career expo for female veterans is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at...
This week in labor history: December 6-12
DECEMBER 6
1869 – African-American delegates meet in Washington, D.C., to form the Colored National Labor Union as a branch of the all-white National Labor...
VICTORIES
It’s over! Machinists Lodge 777 members win strike at Sunset Ford,...
Sunset Hills, MO – Machinists Lodge 777 members settled their strike at Sunset Ford, returning to work Nov. 22 after approving a third contract...
John Deere strike ends with major gains for 10,000 UAW-represented workers
The third time was the charm for 10,000 striking John Deere workers who approved a third contract proposal from the company recently, ending a...
Teamsters Local 618 members at Nu-Way approve new four-year contract
Teamsters Local 618 members at Nu-Way are giving a thumbs up to a new four-year agreement that includes wage increases, secured health and welfare...
Chicago-area IAM Local 701 mechanics return to work with a strong...
After eight weeks of picketing for a fair contract, hundreds of Chicagoland area car technicians ended their strike Sept. 26, leaving the Chicago-area dealers...