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Union City Radio for Friday, December 29

12/29/2017

For the latest labor events, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar.

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1970, after years of intensive lobbying by the labor movement, a comprehensive national safety law was enacted as President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970, creating the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

Today’s labor quote is by Tony Mazzocchi, one of the prime organizers for OSHA, who said:
''When you build a big movement from down below, regardless of who's in the White House, you can bring about change.''

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Union City Radio for Thursday, December 28

12/28/2017

For the latest labor events, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar.

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1936, auto workers began a sit-down strike for union recognition at GM’s Fisher Body plant in Cleveland.

Today’s labor quote is by Helen Keller, who said:
“The few own the many because they possess the means of livelihood of all ... The country is governed for the richest, for the corporations, the bankers, the land speculators, and for the exploiters of labor. The majority of mankind are working people. So long as their fair demands - the ownership and control of their livelihoods - are set at naught, we can have neither men's rights nor women's rights. The majority of mankind is ground down by industrial oppression in order that the small remnant may live in ease.”

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Union City Radio for Wednesday, December 27

12/27/2017

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1943, President Roosevelt seized the railroads to avert a nationwide strike. His decision to temporarily place the railroads under the “supervision” of the War Department prompted the five railroad brotherhoods to agree to his offer to arbitrate the wage dispute.

Today’s labor quote is by Elizabeth Warren, who said:
“There is nobody in this country who got rich on their own. Nobody. You built a factory out there - good for you. But I want to be clear. You moved your goods to market on roads the rest of us paid for. You hired workers the rest of us paid to educate. You were safe in your factory because of police forces and fire forces that the rest of us paid for. You didn't have to worry that marauding bands would come and seize everything at your factory... Now look. You built a factory and it turned into something terrific or a great idea - God bless! Keep a hunk of it. But part of the underlying social contract is you take a hunk of that and pay forward for the next kid who comes along.”

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Union City Radio for Tuesday, December 26

12/26/2017

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1877, the Workingmen’s Party was reorganized as the Socialist Labor Party.

Today’s labor quote is by Malcolm X, who said:
“You show me a capitalist, and I'll show you a bloodsucker”

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December 25th, 2017

12/25/2017

Union City Radio for Monday, December 25; Merry Christmas!

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1910, a dynamite bomb destroyed a portion of the Llewellyn Ironworks in Los Angeles, where a bitter strike was in progress.

Today’s labor quote is by William "Big Bill" Haywood, who said:
“Tonight I am going to speak on the class struggle and I am going to make it so plain that even a lawyer can understand it.”

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Union City Radio for Friday, December 22

12/22/2017

Just a reminder that it’s always a good time to contribute to the Emergency Assistance Fund of the Metro Washington Council’s Community Services Agency. The Fund helps area working families deal with all kinds of crises year-round, but the need is especially great over the holidays. Give easily and securely online by going to dclabor.org and clicking on Community Services.

For the latest labor events, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar.

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1919, amid a widespread strike for union recognition by 395,000 steelworkers, approximately 250 alleged “anarchists,” “communists,” and “labor agitators” were deported to Russia, marking the beginning of the so-called “Red Scare.”

Today’s labor quote is by Woody Guthrie, who said:
“I ain't a communist necessarily, but I been in the red all my life.”

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Union City Radio for Thursday, December 21

12/21/2017

It's not too late yet to find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label. Go to dclabor.org for a wide range of gift possibilities, from clothes to games to sports equipment and more, made by union members across the country.

For the latest labor events, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar.

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1921, the Supreme Court ruled that picketing is unconstitutional.

Today’s labor quote is by Chief Justice (and former president) William Howard Taft, who declared that picketing was, in part, "an unlawful annoyance and hurtful nuisance..."

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Union City Radio for Wednesday, December 20

12/20/2017

Continuing an annual tradition of fellowship and philanthropy, ATU Local 1764 members at the Fairfax Connector bus system have once again raised funds to buy presents and coats for needy children in the area. ATU Local 1764 Steward Mike Taylor reports that over $1,500 was raised from ATU members, and management kicked in an extra $600, bringing in a total of over $2,100 to buy bicycles, toys, and coats for families who could not afford them. Additionally, ATU members volunteered for the annual “Stuff a Bus” event, where buses are parked at local grocery stores in a bid to replenish Fairfax County’s food banks before the holidays.

On today’s labor calendar, there’s a "Santa on Strike" action starting at 12 noon at the Georgia Ave Walmart; complete details at dclabor.org, click on Calendar.

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1899, delegates to the AFL convention in Salt Lake City endorsed a constitutional amendment to give women the right to vote.

Today’s labor quote is by Sojourner Truth, who said:
“You have been having our rights so long, that you think, like a slave-holder, that you own us. I know that it is hard for one who has held the reins for so long to give up; it cuts like a knife. It will feel all the better when it closes up again.”

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Union City Radio for Tuesday, December 19

12/19/2017

Contracted service workers at Dulles International Airport yesterday announced their decision to authorize hundreds of workers to walk off the job on strike during the holiday season if necessary, to demand that their employer, Huntleigh USA Corporation, participate in a fair recognition process that allows workers to exercise their legal right to join a union. Details on our website at dclabor.org

On today’s labor calendar, Nancy MacLean, author of "Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America" speaks at the AFL-CIO at noon and again tonight at the Takoma Busboys and Poets at 6pm; complete details at dclabor.org, click on Calendar.

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1983, a 47-day strike at Greyhound Bus Lines ended with members of the Amalgamated Transit Union accepting a new contract containing deep cuts in wages and benefits. Striker Ray Phillips died during the strike, run over on a picket line by a scab Greyhound trainee.

Today’s labor quote is by Nancy MacLean, who writes in "Democracy in Chains” that:
“Public interest has been subordinated to private interest, and when there is no clear distinction between them, it opens the door to endless opportunities for corruption.”

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Union City Radio for Monday, December 18

12/18/2017

"Since I joined the union I have had no bad days," said Kenneth Davis. Davis was accepted into the Community Services Agency’s Building Futures Pre-Apprenticeship program soon after his release from prison last year, graduating in December 2016. "I think the Building Futures Program is great!" he told the current crop of students last week. Davis is now in his first year as a residential class apprentice with IBEW Local 26. Building Futures is a pre-apprenticeship program that trains low-income DC residents to be successful in the construction industry and get placed into construction apprenticeships and living wage construction jobs. Find out more at communityservicesagency.org.

On today’s labor calendar, SEIU 32BJ and supporters will picket to support Huntleigh airport workers at 2pm at Dulles International Airport in the Chantilly Room by Door 1 Arrivals; complete details at dclabor.org, click on Calendar.

Here’s today's labor history:
On this date in 1991, General Motors announced it was closing 21 North American plants over the following four years and slashing tens of thousands of jobs.

Today’s labor quote is by Barbara Walters, who said:
“To feel valued, to know, even if only once in a while, that you can do a job well is an absolutely marvelous feeling.”

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