Last week, an overwhelming majority of digital journalists working for Al Jazeera America voted to be represented by the NewsGuild of New York. Al Jazeera America joins a growing number of digital outlets that have recently organized, including The Guardian U.S., Gawker, Vice and Salon. Bernie Lunzer, president of The Newspaper Guild-CWA said that “In voting to join The NewsGuild, journalists at Al Jazeera America are sending a strong message to all digital media workers—that they don't need management's approval to form a union.”
On today's labor calendar, hear from a panel of experts why public banking is a key to a healthy and just economy and why it makes sense at DC Public Dollars/Public Bank in DC: Building our Future at 5:30pm today at the Goethe-Institut. Go to dclabor.org and click on Calendar for complete details. Here’s today’s labor history: On this date in 1933, Wisconsin dairy farmers began their third strike of the year in an attempt to raise the price of milk paid to producers during the Great Depression. Several creameries were bombed before the strike ended a month later. The economy eventually improved, allowing the farmers to make more money. Today’s labor quote is by John F. Kennedy: “Those who would destroy or further limit the rights of organized labor – those who cripple collective bargaining or prevent organization of the unorganized – do a disservice to the cause of democracy.” You know, WPFW is the only place you’ll hear Union City Radio; please support WPFW during the Fall membership drive; call 202-588-9739 or give online at wpfwfm.org. Make sure workers voices – and our issues and history – continue to have a home on the airwaves; call 202-588-9739 or give online at wpfwfm.org. Click on the big Donate Now button and be sure to select Morning Brew/Union City to show your support.
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