“As societies become more affluent they tend to require more, rather than less, (work) time and commitment by the individual, and it’s possible that many people feel that affluence and safety simply aren’t a good trade for freedom.”
-Junger is an American journalist, author, and filmmaker (see Today's Labor History) Ed Meese, attorney general in the Ronald Reagan administration, urges employers to begin spying on workers "in locker rooms, parking lots, shipping and mail room areas and even the nearby taverns" to try to catch them using drugs - 1986 The fishing boat Andrea Gail, out of Gloucester, Mass., is caught in ferocious storm and lost at sea with her crew of six. The event inspired the book, “The Perfect Storm,” by Sebastian Junger (right), and a film by the same name. The city of Gloucester has lost more than 10,000 whalers and fishermen to the sea over its 350-year history - 1991 Compiled/edited by Union Communication Services Union negotiators on Wednesday “received the clearest indication yet that our actions and solidarity are having an impact on our contract negotiations with Kroger,” UFCW Local 400 reported. After weeks of insisting on huge increases to premiums, copays, and other out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, “Kroger finally put forth a proposal that is closer to maintaining our current healthcare benefits,” the union said. Despite this progress, negotiators say they don’t yet have a deal they can recommend and urged members to keep the pressure on, with another day of action at five Kroger stores scheduled for Thursday from 4-6p. Details here. For the latest alerts, text WV to 698-329. In less than two weeks -- on Tuesday, November 7 -- Virginia will hold an election “that could determine the commonwealth’s future for the next 13 years,” says NoVA Labor president Virginia Diamond. The next governor not only will defend working families against the Trump administration, but will have a chance to ensure fair districts are drawn in the next round of redistricting. “Electing Ralph Northam will make a huge difference in the lives of working people in Virginia and send a signal across the country,” Diamond says, urging “leaders and professional and administrative staffs of our union headquarters in the metro area to participate in the final push to elect Ralph!” The next member-to-member canvass is tomorrow; see Calendar for details. photo: state senator Jennifer Wexton, attorney general Mark Herring, and former Congressman Tom Perriello at last week’s canvass. photo by Virginia Diamond |