Despite widespread opposition, Senate leaders said Monday that they hope to release yet another draft of their deeply unpopular health-care legislation this week. The Republicans had to postpone a vote last month because of a lack of support for a so-called health care bill that actually takes away care from 22 million people. Over the 4th of July recess, working people across the country took to the streets to express their opposition to this cruel piece of legislation. "We still need to hold strong and beat back this bill," urged the AFL-CIO. Call your senators today at 888-865-8089; that number again is 888-865-8089, and we'll post it on our website at dclabor.org
Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1933, the Screen Actors Guild held its first meeting. The Guild merged with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists in 2012 and now represents 160,000 media professionals, from actors to dancers, and puppeteers to stunt performers. Today’s labor quote is by actor and comedian Eddie Cantor, who was president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1933 to 1935. Eddie Cantor, who said: "If you stand together, you cannot lose. Actors cannot be beaten except by actors. The Guild is for you, and you must be for the Guild. Stand together.” Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which is committed to improving the quality of life for all working families; find out more at unionplus.org.
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