In a groundbreaking development, Bernie Sanders campaign workers — now proud UFCW Local 400 union members — have ratified the first collective bargaining agreement by a presidential campaign. In taking this historic step forward, the union reported, the workers are also revolutionizing the nature of presidential campaign work, which has traditionally been known for its 24/7 demands and difficult working conditions. “What this union pulled off will change the way presidential campaigns are run in this country,” said Bianca Márquez, a member of the campaign’s digital team. We have full details on our website at dclabor.org
Amalgamated Transit Union president Lawrence J. Hanley passed away on May 7 at the age of 62. Calling him “a brother and comrade in the fight for working families,” AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka said that Hanley’s “life was defined by activism,” while Metro Washington Council president -- and former ATU 689 president -- Jackie Jeter said that "Larry was a good friend and union brother who never ever hesitated to answer the call for solidarity." Read more – and see a photo of Hanley with Jeter and ATU 689 members at a 2014 rally on our website at dclabor.org On today’s labor calendar, the DC LaborFest continues tonight with screenings of “Office Space” and “Extract” tonight at the American Film Institute; complete details at dclabor.org; click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1869, thanks to an army of thousands of Chinese and Irish immigrants, who laid 2,000 miles of track, the nation’s first transcontinental railway line was finished by the joining of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines at Promontory Point, Utah. Today’s labor quote is by Larry Hanley of the Amalgamated Transit Union, who said: “The silver lining, if there is one, is that American workers have turned a corner. They are saying through this revolt that the status quo has lost its status. That no longer will we nod our heads to the establishment while we all suffer.” Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. Send love this Mother’s Day with the Union Plus Flower and Discounts Program! Union members save 25% on flowers, gift baskets + more. Visit unionplus.org/flowers.
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