Transdev workers at WMATA's Cinder Bed Bus Garage in Lorton, Virginia continued their strike last Friday.
They walked out Thursday morning after the company refused to offer better terms in contract negotiations. “We're committed to fighting for these workers until they get the contract they deserve,” said ATU 689 spokesman Brian Wivell. Local 689 president Raymond Jackson added that while “Local 689 isn’t looking to start a fight, we won’t walk away from one.” The Transdev strike is the first MetroBus strike in 41 years. For the latest local labor calendar listings, go to dclabor.org and click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1965, The Gateway Arch, a 630-foot high parabola of stainless steel marking the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the St. Louis waterfront was completed after two and a half years. Although it was predicted that 13 lives would be lost in construction, not a single Ironworker died. Today’s labor quote is by Malcolm X, who said: “You show me a capitalist, and I'll show you a bloodsucker” You can support Union City Radio – and all the great programming here at WPFW – by making a generous contribution today; call 202-588-9739 or go to wpfwfm.org and Thank You! Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. If you’ve ever thought you could use some legal advice, think about enrolling in the Union Plus Legal Program for access to a nationwide network of attorneys at a low price. Take advantage of even lower pricing during open enrollment now until November 30. Visit unionplus.org/legal.
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Transdev workers at WMATA’s Cinder Bed Bus Garage were planning to strike Thursday morning, in protest of the company’s unfair labor practices. This is the first strike at WMATA since 1978. The union has been in negotiations since February. Get the latest updates on the strike @dclabor on Twitter and Facebook.
Members of UNITE HERE Local 7 and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 37 voted earlier this week to accept a new union contract at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Hotel. The deal includes wage increases and other provisions, including limitations on the number of rooms housekeepers must clean and employer contributions to the Operating Engineers' National Training Fund. Negotiations at the Hilton Baltimore, Marriott Waterfront, Radisson Hotel and Crown Plaza Hotel are ongoing. For the latest local labor calendar listings, go to dclabor.org and click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1934, 25,000 silk dye workers struck in Paterson, New Jersey. Today’s labor quote is by John Sweeney, elected president of the AFL-CIO on this date in 1995. John Sweeney, who said: “We believe ‘Solidarity’ means sticking together, not getting stuck together.” You can support Union City Radio – and all the great programming here at WPFW – by making a generous contribution today; call 202-588-9739 or go to wpfwfm.org and Thank You! Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. If you want to get 15% off your phone bill, sign up for the AT&T Signature Program! Union members get discounts on service, accessories and more, all while supporting the only nationwide unionized wireless service. Visit unionplus.org/att. Broadcast on WPFW 89.3FM; also available as a podcast on Itunes, Stitcher, OverCast, etc.
Hosted by Ed Smith and Peter Pocock DC’s call-in show about worker rights: those you have, those you don’t, how to get them and how to use them. On today's show: latest on the DC healthcare crisis DC Ward 8 ANC Commissioner Christopher Hawthorne Emergency Room nurse -- and DCNA member -- Roberta Lenoir SEIU 1199 organizer Djawa Hall Plus: Mark Gruenberg with the latest labor news headlines. Produced by Ed Smith; engineered by Mike Nasella More workers are striking these days than ever. And now, there’s a board game that teaches the power of collective action.
STRIKE! The Game of Worker Rebellion, is a strategic, cooperative board game for 2 to 4 players. It’s designed by the folks at Jobs With Justice, in collaboration with the TESA Collective—a publisher of games about changing our world. Players take on the role of the Strike Council to lead a city-wide rebellion against HappyCorp’s takeover of Mercury City, while also fighting for better livelihoods for all. To make the game a reality, Jobs With Justice has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds necessary to produce the game. Find out more by searching for “Strike” at kickstarter.com For the latest local labor calendar listings, go to dclabor.org and click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1892, a strike by Teamsters, Scalesmen and Packers paralyzed New Orleans. In two weeks the walkout became a general strike, involving more than 20,000 whites and blacks together, in support of demands for union recognition and a 10-hour work day. Today’s labor quote is by president Franklin D. Roosevelt when he signed the Fair Labor Standards Act; the 40-hour work week went into effect under the Act on this date in 1940. FDR, who said: "Do not let any calamity-howling executive with an income of $1,000 a day, ...tell you...that a wage of $11 a week is going to have a disastrous effect on all American industry." You can support Union City Radio – and all the great programming here at WPFW – by making a generous contribution today; call 202-588-9739 or go to wpfwfm.org and Thank You! Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. If you want to get 15% off your phone bill, sign up for the AT&T Signature Program! Union members get discounts on service, accessories and more, all while supporting the only nationwide unionized wireless service. Visit unionplus.org/att. |
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