Massachusetts Labor News

Last updated 08/28/2008 - 9:29am
Massachusetts AFL-CIO's Sox Ads Push Labor Day's Meaning - Boston Herald
08/28/2008 - 9:29am
"The Massachusetts AFL-CIO is taking a page out of the sports marketing playbook used by major corporations."
Reclaiming legacy of slain, forgotten Jewish labor leader - Jewish Times of Southern New Jersey
08/27/2008 - 1:46pm

" Any student of American labor history knows the name Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor in 1886. He was hugely influential in U.S. politics and left an indelible mark on the lives of millions of working Americans."

11 unions say UMass bargaining in bad faith - Boston Globe
08/26/2008 - 5:01am

"With contract negotiations flagging, labor unions at the state's colleges and universities have filed a complaint of unfair labor practices against the state Board of Higher Education and the board of trustees of the University of Massachusetts, accusing them of bargaining in bad faith."

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Breaking News

Last updated 08/27/2008 - 12:06pm
Working Families Take Back Labor Day as Massachusetts AFL-CIO President to Throw Out First Pitch at Red Sox Labor Day Game
08/27/2008 - 11:55am

This Monday's Labor Day Red Sox game will feature Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Robert J. Haynes who will throw out the first pitch when the Red Sox take on the Balitmore Orioles. The event is part of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO's Take Back Labor Day campaign. Click the headline to read more about this exciting event.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Announces Second Round of Endorsements for 2008 Elections
08/27/2008 - 12:06pm
The Excecutive Council of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO has announced its second round of endorsements in the 2000 election cycle voted on during its Executive Council Committee On Political Education meeting on August 21st, 2008. Click the headline to read more about the new endorsements.
Massachusetts AFL-CIO Leads Rally to Stop Union-Busting
08/20/2008 - 7:39pm
On Wednesday, August 20th, over fifty workers and labor leaders turned out bright and early at 7:00 a.m. to protest a union-busting seminar held at the Sheraton Commander Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Click the headline above to read more.
Governor Patrick Awards More Than $2.3 Million in Grants for Commonwealth Corps Volunteers
08/20/2008 - 5:28pm
Governor Patrick has awarded more than $2.3 million in grants for Commonwealth Corps volunteers who will work with public and non-profit organizations later this fall. Tim Sullivan, Legislative and Communications Director of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, currently serves on the AFL-CIO seat on the 12 member Commission overseeing the statewide volunteer effort. Click the headline for a press release from the office of Governor Patrick.
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IBEW/CWA Mobilization Rally Outside Verizon Headquarters

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Click above to watch a video of the speeches made at the IBEW/CWA mobilization rally on August 31st.

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Top Stories

Send Letters to the Editor for Labor Day
08/22/2008 - 3:06pm
Labor Day is a great opportunity to send your local papers letters to the editor reflecting on workers' priorities. Click the headline for sample letters to the editor about the Employee Free Choice Act, health care, or trade.
Colonnade Workers Ratify New Contract After One Year of Bargaining
08/15/2008 - 12:41pm
On Wednesday, August 13th workers at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston unanimously ratified their first labor agreement. Click the headline to read more.
IBEW and CWA “Stop the Clock” on Verizon Contract Expiration, Progress Being Made
08/08/2008 - 9:05am
The IBEW and CWA have "stopped the clock" on their contract expiration with Verizon, as progress is being made at the bargaining table. Still, there are over 65,000 telecom workers ready to strike if certain key issues keep the unions and company from reaching a fair agreement.
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Happenings and Announcements

Workers Independent News Clips Now Available on Massachusetts AFL-CIO Website
05/16/2008 - 1:37pm

Three minute clips from Workers Independent News now available on Massachusetts AFL-CIO homepage.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Futures Building Momentum: Lucky #7 Events Announced
04/25/2008 - 3:54pm
Click the headline to read the latest news about the Massachusetts AFL-CIO's Futures Program and learn about upcoming events from May 7th- June 7th.
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SOS - Share Organizing Successes! Whenever your union has been involved in a successful organizing campaign, please send us some information so that we can your stories of success with brothers and sisters across Massachusetts.

Labor in the Community

Read this great letter from one of our 2006 scholarship winners.

If you or your union are involved in charitable work or other contributions to the community at-large, please send us some information so we can help you recruit support and spread the word about the many good works done by the labor movement in the area.

2008 Special Friends

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Employee Free Choice Act -- AFL-CIO

After more than five hours of historic debate, the House of Representatives passed the most important labor law reform legislation in 70 years.

By a margin of 241 to 185, the House passed H.R. 800, which would level the playing field when workers seek to form a union and bargain. Thirteen Republicans joined 228 Democrats in voting for the bill. Two Democrats and 183 Republicans voted against the bill.


Watch a video of Congressman Stephen Lynch, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray and Sen. John Kerry do a card check for Verizon business techs.

 

 

Mass. Labor Leaders Speak out on EFCA

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President Haynes Speaks Out to Support Verizon Workers


President Haynes in front of Verizon headquarters.

Video: Ted Kennedy on the Minimum Wage


What is it with Republicans and their refusal to help the working class?