Brad Burton, who began his career in the labor movement in the coal mines of Indiana and rose to work with top American labor leaders, has retired. “Brad has been an incredible leader in the international labor movement,” said National Nurses United Executive Director RoseAnn DeMoro. “I will miss Brad’s wit, leadership and fighting spirit,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka... photo: Burton, at right in red, at NNU demo earlier this year; photo by Jay Mallin DC Young Trade Unionists is partnering up with NOVA Y.E.L.L., their Virginia counterpart for young union workers, for joint events. This month, they’re teaming up for a Holiday Happy Hour on December 17 at Ireland’s Four Courts in Arlington, VA. “Join us!” they urge. Potomac Disposal wants more tax dollars from Montgomery County but the company’s CEO says he has no intention of sharing with the workers who actually pick up the trash. “That's garbage!” says LiUNA Mid-Atlantic Region. The union, which represents about 200 trash haulers in Montgomery County, has launched a campaign urging the Montgomery County Council to support a raise for the workers... |