Workers at the Washington Post have released an open letter calling on publisher Jeff Bezos, one of the wealthiest men in the world, to, quote, “show the world that you not only can lead the way in creating wealth, but that you also know how to share it with the people who helped you create it.”
The workers, members of the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, have been negotiating a contract at the Post for more than a year now and are frustrated that their successful efforts to improve the Post are not being recognized. Despite doubling digital subscriptions and boosting online traffic, Post workers have gotten nowhere in their quest for raises, equal pay, retirement benefits, and job security. “It’s been more than a year,” the workers said in a video released last week. “We deserve more and we deserve better.” For the latest local labor calendar, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1943, striking African American auto workers were attacked by KKK, National Workers League, and armed white workers at Belle Isle amusement park in Detroit. Two days of riots followed, during which 34 people were killed, and more than 1,300 arrested. Hear more on this week’s Labor History Today podcast, available on your favorite podcast platform, just search for Union City Radio. Today’s labor quote is by Eleanor Roosevelt, who said: "Courage is more exhilarating than fear, and in the long run it is easier." Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Check them out at unionplus.org!
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