Union City Radio for Monday, December 25; Merry Christmas!
Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1910, a dynamite bomb destroyed a portion of the Llewellyn Ironworks in Los Angeles, where a bitter strike was in progress. Today’s labor quote is by William "Big Bill" Haywood, who said: “Tonight I am going to speak on the class struggle and I am going to make it so plain that even a lawyer can understand it.” Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Details at unionplus.org
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Just a reminder that it’s always a good time to contribute to the Emergency Assistance Fund of the Metro Washington Council’s Community Services Agency. The Fund helps area working families deal with all kinds of crises year-round, but the need is especially great over the holidays. Give easily and securely online by going to dclabor.org and clicking on Community Services.
For the latest labor events, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1919, amid a widespread strike for union recognition by 395,000 steelworkers, approximately 250 alleged “anarchists,” “communists,” and “labor agitators” were deported to Russia, marking the beginning of the so-called “Red Scare.” Today’s labor quote is by Woody Guthrie, who said: “I ain't a communist necessarily, but I been in the red all my life.” Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Details at unionplus.org It's not too late yet to find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label. Go to dclabor.org for a wide range of gift possibilities, from clothes to games to sports equipment and more, made by union members across the country.
For the latest labor events, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1921, the Supreme Court ruled that picketing is unconstitutional. Today’s labor quote is by Chief Justice (and former president) William Howard Taft, who declared that picketing was, in part, "an unlawful annoyance and hurtful nuisance..." Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Details at unionplus.org Continuing an annual tradition of fellowship and philanthropy, ATU Local 1764 members at the Fairfax Connector bus system have once again raised funds to buy presents and coats for needy children in the area. ATU Local 1764 Steward Mike Taylor reports that over $1,500 was raised from ATU members, and management kicked in an extra $600, bringing in a total of over $2,100 to buy bicycles, toys, and coats for families who could not afford them. Additionally, ATU members volunteered for the annual “Stuff a Bus” event, where buses are parked at local grocery stores in a bid to replenish Fairfax County’s food banks before the holidays.
On today’s labor calendar, there’s a "Santa on Strike" action starting at 12 noon at the Georgia Ave Walmart; complete details at dclabor.org, click on Calendar. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1899, delegates to the AFL convention in Salt Lake City endorsed a constitutional amendment to give women the right to vote. Today’s labor quote is by Sojourner Truth, who said: “You have been having our rights so long, that you think, like a slave-holder, that you own us. I know that it is hard for one who has held the reins for so long to give up; it cuts like a knife. It will feel all the better when it closes up again.” Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Details at unionplus.org |
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