2 results for tag: Labor Unions
MEMORIAL DAY FOR WORKERS
(Memorial Day began as Decoration Day after the American Civil War to honor those fallen soldiers of the North. Later Memorial Day was expanded to include all military personnel who died in the service of their country. Memorial Day has expanded to include all dear ones who have died. On April 25, 2015 Memorial Day for Workers remembered people who died while in the workplace. Here is the speech given by Randy Radke.)
MEMORIAL DAY FOR WORKERS
By Randy Radke
I would like to thank everyone who was able to join us today to remember our fallen sisters and brothers. Today—in cities, towns, union halls, at worksites and memorials, in community ...
Why We Need Labor Unions in Our Community
By John Spiegelhoff and Dale Moerke
What exactly is a Labor Union and why should I care about them? If you would ask a random person on the street you would get probably some interesting answers.
Here is one textbook definition of a Labor Union: An association, combination, or organization of employees who band together to secure favorable wages, improved working conditions, and better work hours.
But a Labor Union is much more than a textbook definition. Union members are your family members and your neighbors. They live in the same community as you. Union members are teachers, nurses, highway workers, factory workers and courthouse workers ...