Workers at the World Bank Group cafeterias voted overwhelmingly last Wednesday to join Unite Here Local 23. “Of 226 workers, 192 participated in the election and 89% voted YES to join the Union!” reports Local 23. “Thanks to all for the solidarity!”
For the latest labor calendar, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1941, at the urging of labor and civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph, president Franklin Roosevelt issued an executive order barring discrimination in defense industries. Hear more on this week’s Labor History Today podcast, available on your favorite podcast platform, just search for Union City Radio. Today’s labor quote is by president Franklin Roosevelt, in a statement accompanying the Order banning discrimination in defense industries. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who said: "The democratic way of life within the nation can be defended successfully only with the help and support of all groups."
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