Employees of the City of Takoma Park, represented by AFSCME Local 3399, have reached an impasse in contract negotiations. Despite Takoma Park’s progressive reputation, the workers say that they and their union have been treated with “pervasive disrespect” by the city. The workers plan to continue their outreach and urge concerned Takoma Park residents to sign their petition to let the city’s leadership know “this is no way to treat workers.” We have a link to the petition at dclabor.org
On today’s labor calendar, catch a special free screening of "At The River I Stand" tonight at 6 at the Shirlington Busboys And Poets. This moving documentary recounts the two months leading to Martin Luther King Jr.'s death in 1968, when he went to Memphis to support striking sanitation workers. For details and the latest labor events, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1913, some 10,000 clothing workers struck in Rochester, New York, my hometown. They were striking for the 8-hour day, a 10-percent wage increase, union recognition, and extra pay for overtime and holidays. Six people were wounded over the course of the strike and one worker, 18-year-old Ida Breiman, was shot to death by a sweatshop contractor. The strike was called off in April after manufacturers agreed not to discriminate against workers for joining a union. Today’s labor quote is by A. Philip Randolph, who said: "Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted." Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. This week, hit the road for the holidays with special Union Plus savings from Budget. Check them out at unionplus.org!
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