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AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and Deputy Chief of Staff Thea Lee resigned on Tuesday from President Trump's manufacturing council, saying that "We cannot sit on a council for a President who tolerates bigotry and domestic terrorism."
In a statement, they said that "President Trump’s remarks today repudiate his forced remarks yesterday about the KKK and neo-Nazis. We must resign on behalf of America’s working people, who reject all notions of legitimacy of these bigoted groups." You'll find the complete statement on our website at dclabor.org Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1985, Hormel meatpackers went on strike in Austin, Minnesota after management demanded a 23% wage cut. The strike lasted a year and was chronicled in the film "American Dream," which won the Academy Award for best documentary in 1990. Today’s labor quote is by Barbara Kopple, who directed "American Dream." Barbara Kopple, who said "You can't win every fight, and that doesn't mean you've lost." Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which is committed to improving the quality of life for all working families; find out more at unionplus.org. “The working people of Virginia do not and will not stand for discrimination and hate in our communities.” That was Doris Crouse-Mays, President of the Virginia AFL-CIO, responding to last weekend’s white supremacist rally and ensuing violence in Charlottesville.
Unions and allies came out strongly against what AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka called “the hateful views and violent actions of white supremacists and neo-Nazis.” The labor movement, added Trumka, “condemns this domestic terrorism and remains committed to eradicating the despicable causes of hatred and intolerance.” Crouse-Mays said that “Virginia’s working families have fought long and hard to overcome the discriminatory policies of our past and to create an environment of inclusion and fairness in workplaces across the Commonwealth. We will continue to devote every ounce of our abilities to ensure that the rights and safety of all Virginians are preserved.” Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 2012, South African police opened fire on a large crowd of men who had walked out on strike at the British-owned Lonmin platinum mine at Marikana, killing 34 workers. The miners – who earned roughly $400 a month – were on strike over wages. In contrast, Lonmin’s annual profits for shareholders in 2011 was $273 million, and its CEO was paid nearly $2 million a year. Today’s labor quote is by George Meany, who said “You only make progress by fighting for progress.” George Meany, plumber and founding president of the AFL-CIO, was born on this date in 1894 in the Bronx. Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which is committed to improving the quality of life for all working families; find out more at unionplus.org. Advocates for raising the minimum wage in Montgomery County blasted a study released recently that claims the county would lose approximately 47,000 jobs by 2022 if it raises the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Justin Vest, Lead Organizer for Progressive Maryland, said the study "isn't worth the paper it’s printed on," saying that "Instead of engaging economists or policy experts, County Executive Leggett hired a consulting firm that helps public employers cut costs to tell us all that the sky will fall if Montgomery County gradually raises pay for working people." Vest urged Montgomery County Council members to "disregard this sham study as they debate the merits of a $15 minimum wage." On today's labor calendar, catch a free screening of "The Journey of Natty Gann" tonight starting at 6 pm at the Takoma Park Busboys and Poets, part of the monthly Bread and Roses series. In this masterful adventure movie, a courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father during the Depression. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1914, the Panama Canal opened after 33 years of construction and an estimated 22,000 worker deaths, mostly caused by malaria and yellow fever. The 51-mile canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Today’s labor quote is by Will Rogers, who said “Ten men in our country could buy the whole world and ten million can't buy enough to eat.” Populist social commentator Will Rogers died in a plane crash on this date in 1935. Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which is committed to improving the quality of life for all working families; find out more at unionplus.org. |
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