(audio) That’s today’s mystery sound from the folks at AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. It’s the sound of one of their members at work; it’s a water treatment plant. Here’s John Thompson, a member of AFSCME Local 3905 in Illinois, to explain… (audio; see video below) AFSCME recently released a cool series of short videos featuring sounds of their members at work. AFSCME is one of the unions that represents public sector workers, many of whom are now either furloughed or working without pay, thanks to the ongoing Trump Shutdown. Whether they work on the federal, state or local level, these workers are our neighbors, sisters and brothers. They keep our communities working in ways both large and small. Kudos to AFSCME for helping us hear how they contribute to the symphony of our communities across the country. Tune in tomorrow at 1pm when I’ll be hosting a special edition of “Your Rights At Work” focusing on the Trump Shutdown. My guests will include workers affected by the shutdown, and American Prospect editor Harold Meyerson will provide political perspective. Plus your calls. That’s tomorrow starting at 1pm here on WPFW 89.3 FM. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1869, the Knights of Labor was founded. Their constitution barred from membership “parasites,” including stockbrokers and lawyers. Today’s labor quote is from the official platform of the Socialist Labor Party, founded on this date in 1877 in Newark, New Jersey, the first line of which reads: “Labor being the source of all wealth and civilization, and useful labor being possible only by and through the associated efforts of the people, the means of labor should therefore in all justice belong to society.” Union City Radio is supported by Union Plus, which offers special rebates for union members shopping for a new car or truck this holiday season. Visit unionplus.org to find out more.
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