This land is your land, this land is my land From California to the New York island From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters This land was made for you and me This week’s Labor History Today podcast: Black labor in Richmond. Last week's episode: The Irish Immigrant Miners’ Memorial. February 23 W.E.B. DuBois, educator and civil rights activist, born - 1868 Woody Guthrie wrote “This Land Is Your Land” following a frigid trip -- partially by hitchhiking, partially by rail -- from California to Manhattan. The Great Depression was still raging. Guthrie had heard Kate Smith’s recording of “God Bless America” and resolved to himself: “We can’t just bless America, we’ve got to change it” – 1940 Association of Flight Attendants granted a charter by the AFL-CIO - 1984 Following voter approval for the measure in 2003, San Francisco’s minimum wage rises to $8.50, up from $6.75 - 2004 February 24 U.S. Supreme Court upholds Oregon state restrictions on the working hours of women, justified as necessary to protect their health. A laundry owner was fined $10 for making a female employee work more than 10 hours in a single day - 1908 Women and children textile strikers beaten by Lawrence, Mass. police during a 63 day walkout protesting low wages and work speedups - 1912 - David Prosten. click here for latest listings
Union City Radio: 7:15am daily WPFW-FM 89.3 FM; click here to hear today's report George Mason University Coalition for Worker Rights: Fri, February 18, 12pm – 1pm Via Zoom; see link (map) Metro Washington Council Delegate meeting: Tue, February 22, 5pm – 7pm Nominations for Board elections! NOTE: the MWC, CAP and CSA offices will be closed for the federal holiday on Monday. If you missed yesterday's Your Rights At Work radio show -- One Fair Wage declares victory – catch the podcast here! “This past year, the need for food relief was greater than ever and so was our determination to help,” reports AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler. “We stepped up to assist union members and struggling families keep food on their tables through the pandemic as well as to support striking workers. We’re doing what the labor movement does best: joining together in solidarity, lifting each other up and serving our communities.” The AFL-CIO is once again partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) for the Stamp Out Hunger food drive campaign. The 2022 food drive is planned in person for Saturday, May 14. Because of concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation will be monitored closely to prioritize health and safety. This year’s campaign will help serve families affected by the pandemic and help give resources to striking workers around the country. “I urge all of you to help promote the Stamp Out Hunger campaign among your union members and affiliates,” said Shuler. “You can find more information on how to support these incredible efforts here. I recognize and thank each of you for your dedication to support our members and your communities this past year. Your determination and courage in the face of today’s challenges is nothing short of inspiring.” For more information, contact Kristie Small at [email protected]. |