Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Program Surpasses $1 Million Mark Again

mbtc2 — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:58:00 -0400

The Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Program awarded over 715 scholarships totaling $1,189,285 at it's annual dinner on May 10th. The Massachusetts AFL-CIO has awarded more than $11.6 million in scholarships since 1999.

13 Workers Killed Each Day on the Job in 2010

mbtc2 — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:51:39 -0400

Each day in 2010, 13 workers on average were killed on the job—some 4,690 workers—and an estimated 50,000 died from occupational diseases, according to the AFL-CIO's annual report, “Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect.” Released today, the report shows the number of those who died in 2010 (the most recent year for which data are available) is up from the 4,551 people who perished in 2009. This trend that has continued since 2004, the first year in a decade that saw the number of deaths on the job increase.

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on May Day

mbtc1 — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:17:55 -0400

Today, working people from around the United States and the world are coming together to commemorate May Day. The message is the same everywhere: Workers' rights should be universal and every person - no matter what nationality, ethnicity or gender - must have equal rights and the opportunity to achieve a better life.

AFL-CIO Leader Sees Signs of 1912 Lawrence Strike Today - Boston Herald

mbtc2 — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:35:10 -0400

America’s top labor leader plans to help commemorate the centennial of Lawence’s famous 1912 “Bread and Roses” strike today, saying workers are “still fighting for the same exact things” 100 years later. “We’re still striking for bread and roses,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who’ll give the keynote address at a symposium about the walkout — which got its name because strikers wanted to afford food and small luxuries like flowers.

Bread and Roses Centennial Symposium

mbtc2 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:47:48 -0400

A century after 20,000 Lawrence millworkers launched the largest strike of their time, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka will deliver the keynote speech at the Bread and Roses Centennial, recognizing the contributions of the Bread and Roses strikers towards better working conditions and a fair wage, while laying out how their collective action can be an inspiration in the struggles currently facing the American worker.

Dying for Work in Massachusetts: The Loss of Life and Limb in Massachusetts Workplaces

mbtc2 — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:50:33 -0400

The Massachusetts AFL-CIO, MassCOSH and Western MassCOSH collaborated to produce this report highlighting the fact that work continues to kill and maim workers in epidemic and alarming numbers. The saddest aspect to this loss in lives and limbs is that work-related injuries and illnesses are preventable.

Make It A Union Easter

mbtc2 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:16:08 -0400

When you're searching for something for an Easter basket, why not buy union-made-in-America treats. On top of helping American workers, it takes some of the guilt out eating too much candy.

Mass. AFL-CIO, Building Trades Issue Response to Negative Attacks on Vicksburg Square Project Ahead of Tonight’s Vote

mbtc2 — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:21:57 -0400

The AFL-CIO was founded to improve the wages, hours, working conditions and the general quality of life for all workers, not just our members. Our support for this project is wholly consistent with that mission. We respect the rights of those who disagree with us. However, we firmly reject their demands that we surrender our rights and retreat from our long held principles.

Trumka Calls for NLRB’s Flynn to Resign Immediately

mbtc2 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:07:44 -0400

The report of the Inspector General of the National Labor Relations Board into allegations of improper conduct by NLRB member Terence Flynn confirms a pattern of ethical violations that are nothing less than shocking.

Affordable Care Act Has Helped Millions and Saved Billions - AFL-CIO Blog

mbtc2 — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:27:18 -0400

Two years ago, President Obama signed a comprehensive health care reform package that is lowering costs, expanding access and contributing to deficit reduction. Although the Affordable Care Act is not perfect and working family advocates are working hard to make sure it is implemented fairly, it’s a milestone on the path to guaranteed high-quality health care for everyone and has helped millions of families.

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