This morning, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Janus vs. AFSCME. The outcome of this case will directly impact nearly 20 million public-sector workers across the country, disproportionately affecting black women, who make up a significant percentage of public-sector workers. Black women have traditionally faced a double pay gap―a gender pay gap and a racial wage gap. Research by the Economic Policy Institute has shown that black women are paid only 65 cents of the dollar that their white male counterparts are paid. However, unions help reduce these pay gaps, which may be why corporate interests are working so hard to undermine working people’s right to collectively negotiate a fair return on our work.
On today's labor calendar, A rally on Janus v. AFSCME -- "the most important labor case of the 21st century" – starts at 10am this morning at the Supreme Court, though folks will start gathering as early as 8am. Then at 6:30 tonight, author Jean R. Freedman will discuss her recent biography, “Peggy Seeger: A Life of Music, Love, and Politics” at the Takoma Busboys and Poets. Complete details, as always, on our website, dclabor.org, click on Calendar. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 2004, a 20-week strike by 70,000 Southern California supermarket workers ended, with both sides claiming victory. Today’s labor quote is by folk singer Pete Seeger, Peggy Seeger’s brother. Pete Seeger, who said: “Songs are funny things. They can slip across borders. Proliferate in prisons. Penetrate hard shells. I always believed that the right song at the right moment could change history.” Union City Radio sponsor UnionPlus wants you to know that they’re committed to improving the quality of life of working families through their unique products and services. Find out more at unionplus.org!
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