Massachusetts Labor News

Last updated 08/19/2008 - 5:23pm
Release Staff: John Drinkwater, OPEIU Local 6
08/19/2008 - 5:23pm
"John Drinkwater, OPEIU Local 6 talks about how he got involved in the labor movement...."
Ironwork is among top 10 most dangerous jobs in US - The Patriot Ledger
08/16/2008 - 4:10am
"Ironwork ranks among the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States , according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics."

 

Verizon, unions settle, avert strike - Boston Herald
08/14/2008 - 2:44pm
"Telecommunications company Verizon and two unions representing 65,000 workers who had threatened to strike within hours agreed yesterday on a new three-year contract....."
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Breaking News

Last updated 08/15/2008 - 12:03pm
Unions to Rally Against Union Busting, Call for Passage of Employee Free Choice Act Outside of "Union Avoidance" Seminar
08/14/2008 - 1:02pm

On Wednesday, August 20th the Massachusetts AFL-CIO will join workers, labor leaders, community-labor allies, and elected officials will rally outside an all day seminar conducted by HR Hero, an anti-union employment law consulting firm. Click the headline to read about the rally against union busting and will call for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act.

Massachusetts AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Charles Raso of the Bricklayers Local 3 Recieves Award
08/15/2008 - 12:03pm
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers Local 3 President/Financial Secretary Charles Raso was awarded the prestigious Labor Leader of the Year Award by the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Crafts (BAC). Click the headline to read more about this great honor.
Verizon Business Technicians' Three Year Fight to Unionize Concludes in Victory
08/15/2008 - 10:40am

In a display of union solidarity, the IBEW and CWA representatives of unionized Verizon workers prioritized the organizing struggles of non-union Verizon Business Technicians while at the bargaining table. In a victory for 600 technicians, the union won representation for the Verizon Business workers who gathered a certified majority of signatures nearly two years ago. Click the headline for more.

IBEW and CWA Reach Agreement in Principle With Verizon: New Contract Will Protect Health Care, Retirement and Provide New Jobs
08/15/2008 - 10:32am

The IBEW and CWA have reached a new three year contract agreement with Verizon that is now pending ratification. The new deal includes the protection and expansion of good union jobs, increases wages and pensions, and maintains current health care coverage of active workers and retirees. Click the headline to read more.

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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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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.
UFCW Local 791 Members Ratify New Contract at Shaw’s
08/08/2008 - 8:59am
Members of UFCW Local 791 ratified a new contract with Shaw's supermarkets on Sunday August 3rd after an agreement was reached between the union and the company in the early morning hours. Click the headline above to read more.
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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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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?