(audio) “There is this attitude of you know...to try to say nurses should say in their lane. People wonder, Why do nurses care about these issues? Why do they lobby?”
That’s National Nurses United Executive Director Bonnie Castillo, on the latest State of the Unions podcast from the AFL-CIO. (audio) “Now what we’ve seen is as nurses, you know, become very strong formidable trade union nurses that...their leadership extends beyond the walls of the hospital and into their communities...we know that all of these issues including issues around racial and gender and equity have a direct impact on everyone’s health. So our goal is to keep our patients healthy. We want them to be on the road to recovery when they’re in the hospital but we also want them to be able to stay healthy in the communities that they live.” Listen to State of the Unions on your favorite podcast platform. On today’s labor calendar: rally to “Keep UMC Open!” at 9am this morning at The John Wilson Building and then tonight there are two LaborFest screenings, CALL ME INTERN at 7 pm at the Shirlington Busboys and Poets and HIGH FLYING BIRD at 7:15 at AFI in Silver Spring. Complete details at dclabor.org, click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1946, at least 30,000 workers in my hometown of Rochester, New York participated in a general strike in support of municipal workers who had been fired for forming a union. Today’s labor quote is “You can’t understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes,” in honor of The Ladies Shoe Binders Society, which was formed in New York on this date in 1835. Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. If you’re thinking about hitting a theme park with your family this summer, visit unionplus.org/entertainment to get savings at America’s favorite theme parks.
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Today is Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The Union Veterans Council brings working-class veterans together to speak out on the issues that impact vets most, especially the need for good jobs and a strong, fully funded and staffed VA.
The Union Veterans Council also holds private enterprise and elected officials accountable for their words and actions. They believe wholeheartedly that the ability for someone to self-identify as “pro-veteran” isn’t determined by what lapel pin they don or what catchphrase they employ; veterans face real issues that require real actions—constructive actions that lead to positive solutions. The Union Veterans Council fights every day for those who have fought for us, and that’s worth remembering today. On today’s labor calendar: absolutely nothing! Relax and enjoy the holiday. If you want to see what’s happening this week, you could hop on over to dclabor.org and click on Calendar, or you could just grab another cold one and put it off til tomorrow. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1935, the U.S. Supreme Court declared the Depression-era National Industrial Recovery Act to be unconstitutional, about a month before it was set to expire. Today’s labor quote is by American businesswoman Tae Yoo, who said: “Military veterans have unique skills, experience, and qualifications that are invaluable to today's workforce, including teamwork and leadership skills, the proven ability to learn quickly, a strong work ethic, dedication, and the ability to work under pressure.” Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. Thinking about hitting a theme park with your family this summer? Visit unionplus.org/entertainment to get savings at America’s favorite theme parks. In addition to being an occasion to remember the servicemen and women who gave their lives protecting our nation, the Memorial Day holiday signals the unofficial start of summer. On this busy three-day weekend, grills will be fired up, sunscreen will be slathered and time with friends and family will be enjoyed.
The folks who brought you the weekend and holidays also provide many of the items you’ll need this Memorial Day, from hot dogs to ice cream, beverages and yes, even sunscreen. Check out labor411.org or better yet, get their cool app – also Labor411 – for tons of great union-made products. Not only are these items essential for any barbecue, they’re all made by ethical companies who give their workers a voice on the job. Enjoy the holiday and let’s all grill our way to a stronger America! On today’s labor calendar: check out the DONTMUTEDC Rally/Go-Go to Save UMC tonight at 6 in the UMC parking lot at 1310 Southern Ave SE; Complete details at dclabor.org; click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1995, some 2,300 members of the United Rubber Workers, on strike for 10 months against five Bridgestone-Firestone plants, agreed to return to work without a contract. They had been fighting demands for 12-hour shifts and wage increases tied to productivity gains. Today’s labor quote is by Philip Murray, born in Scotland on May 25, 1886. Murray emigrated to the United States, where he became the founder and first president of the United Steelworkers of America, and head of the Congress of Industrial Organizations from 1940 until his death in 1952. Philip Murray, who said: “Unions were created to make living conditions just a little better than they were before they were created, and the union that does not manifest that kind of interest in human beings cannot endure, it cannot live.” Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. Earn an associate degree online for free with the Union Plus Free College Benefit. Summer classes start soon – enroll now! Visit unionplusfreecollege.org. At Monday night’s meeting of the Metro Washington Council, IATSE 22 president Chuck Clay reported that new contracts at the Washington Ballet and the Reagan Trade Center were ratified last week, and contract negotiations with PSAV are scheduled to begin on June 4.
UNITE HERE 23’s Josh Armstead reported that Local 23’s members at Georgetown University just ratified their contract. He also reported that while wages for workers at Sky Chefs “are up a bit, healthcare is still terrible, a dreadful situation for 14,000 workers across the country.” Plans are underway for a major action at National Airport on June 19, and we’ll keep you posted on those plans. On today’s labor calendar, tune in at 1 o’clock this afternoon for this week’s edition of Your Rights At Work, when our guests will include DC Council member Trayon White and Hassan Kanu, Legal Editor/Reporter at Bloomberg Law. Complete details at dclabor.org; click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1903, an estimated 100,000 textile workers, including more than 10,000 children, went out on strike in the Philadelphia area. Among the issues were 60-hour workweeks, including night hours, for the children. Today’s labor quote is by my old boss, Jim Hightower, the former Texas Agriculture Commissioner, author and radio host, who said: “Politics isn't about left versus right; it's about top versus bottom.” Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. Earn an associate degree online for free with the Union Plus Free College Benefit. Summer classes start soon – enroll now! Visit unionplusfreecollege.org. |
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