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.” Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Details at unionplus.org
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Categories
All
Union City Radio is proud to be supported by UnionPlus, which has been working hard for union families since 1986.
Union City Radio is part of The Labor Radio/Podcast Network
Listen now...UC Radio airs weekdays at 7:15a on WPFW 89.3 FM; subscribe to the podcast here. |