A new Solidarity Center video shows how workers are coming together to end gender-based violence at work. Last Monday, workers, employers and government officials began debating a proposed International Labor Organization regulation that would address workplace violence and harassment. Workers and their unions are urging its adoption with a strong focus on the gender dimension of violence. Go to solidaritycenter.org to see the video and find out more about how you can support the campaign to end gender-based violence at work.
On today’s labor calendar, the final 2018 DC LaborFest film screens at 7:15 tonight at AFI Silver. “The Workers' Cup” follows a group of oppressed construction workers from India, Kenya, Nepal and Ghana who eagerly escape into a soccer tournament of their own while building state-of-the-art stadiums and facilities for the 2022 World Cup. Complete details at dclabor.org, click on Calendar. Here’s today's labor history, On this date in 1937, in what became known as the Memorial Day Massacre, police opened fire on striking steelworkers at Republic Steel in South Chicago, killing ten and wounding more than 160. Find out more on this week’s Labor History Today podcast, available on your favorite podcast app; just search for Union City Radio. Today’s labor quote is from the Solidarity Center’s video on gender-based violence, which says: (sound clip) “Violence is not part of the job for any of us!” 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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