UFCW Local 1994, the Montgomery County Government Employees Organization – “The union that makes Montgomery County go!” -- celebrated its silver anniversary on Saturday night with a gala dinner dance. Highlights of the festivities included video well wishes from UFCW International President Marc Perrone and sister local UFCW 400. Local 1994 president Gino Renne, who’s led the union since its’ founding 25 years ago in 1994, presented awards to founding members and local leaders, and honored former Montgomery County Executive Sidney Kramer, the first County Executive to negotiate a labor agreement with the union, with a President’s Legacy Award and Senator Ben Kramer with a Champion of Labor Award. A number of political allies, including County Executive Marc Elrich, attended the celebration.
On today’s labor calendar, tune in at 5pm today for this month’s Labor Live@5, featuring Ryan Harvey, whose performances are part story-telling, part song, and part stand-up political comedy. That’s tonight at 5, right here on WPFW; complete details at dclabor.org; click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1977, Philadelphia’s longest transit strike ended after 44 days. A key issue in the fight was the hiring and use of part-timers. Today’s labor quote is from the May 2 statement by The Future of (Guest) Work Migrant Women Delegation: “We’re farm workers, crab pickers and cruise ship workers. We’re chocolate packers, engineers, veterinarians, nurses and teachers from all around the world. We are united by our motivation, yearn for knowledge and commitment to creating change in our communities. We stand with guest-worker women from around the world to ensure that the policies that affect us reflect our experiences.” Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. 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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