Sep 09 2019
On September 9, 1919, more than 1,100 Boston Police officers went on strike for fair wages, decent working conditions and their right to organize. Boston’s policemen were paid less than most of the city’s skilled laborers, and had not had a raise in decades. Normal shifts ranged from ten to thirteen hours. Required to be …
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Sep 05 2019
By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist | Sep 2, 2019 By John Costa Once thought to be on their dying breath, unions in the United States are bouncing back, driven by immense public interest in combating income inequality and creating a better and fairer experience for current and future generations of Americans. As the international president of the …
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Sep 02 2019
We’d like to wish all our members and their families a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Special shout out to all those who have to work – thank you! While Labor Day is often celebrated as the end of summer and the beginning of school, it is also a good day to remember those …
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