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Justice delayed, but not denied, for Kroger worker & UFCW 400 memberFor UFCW Local 400 member and Kroger meat cutter “Pete” Dickerson, justice was a long time coming. But when it arrived, it was sweet—to the tune of nearly $32,000.Pete’s ordeal started more than eight years ago, when he transferred from his Kroger store in Richmond to one in Appomattox, Virginia. He needed to help care for his brother who had cancer and be closer to his family.Eventually, Pete became aware something was wrong. “My pension seemed awfully low,” he said. It turned out he was being paid as a clerk, not a meat cutter. It wasn’t until his UFCW Local 400 rep filed a grievance that Kroger finally agreed to reimburse Pete for the pay he had rightfully earned as a meat cutter.“It wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t had my union there to help me,” Pete said. “Local 400 repaired Pete’s past and fixed his future,” added Local 400 rep Phil Frisina.Read more here
Courtien appointed Executive Director of Baltimore-DC Building TradesStephen W. Courtien has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Baltimore-DC Building Trades, which is currently a department of the International Building Trades. In January, Courtien will assume the presidency of the new Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council. In recent years, Courtien has served as Regional Director for the building trades in both DC and Virginia. "With Stephen taking the helm, I have full confidence that the best is yet to come," said Kirk Brungard of North America's Building Trades Unions. Courtien can be reached at [email protected].
Nats to participate in CSA golf tournamentParticipate in the upcoming Community Services Agency's (CSA) Golf Tournament and you'll get a chance to win an authentic Nats autographed jersey. "All you need to do is guess the correct number of pins in the fishbowl or come close to it," says CSA Executive Director Sonte DuCote. An autographed Nats baseball will also be a raffle prize. "The CSA Golf Committee is working to make this year's tournament an extra special fun time and most of all give unions and allies the opportunity to help union members facing hardship," DuCote adds. Mark Monday, September 23, on your calendars and, for more information email [email protected] or visit CSA's website.
Today’s Labor Quote: Dave Brown
The hockey player who, talking about players carrying signs during a brief 1992 hockey strike, said:
"Well that should be easy, we already have the sticks."
Today's Labor History
Plumbers train vets; MoJo goes digital; Click here to check out this week's Labor History Today podcast. On this week’s show: The Plumbers celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Veterans in Piping Program, and Mother Jones goes digital!
July 31
Members of the National Football League Players Association begin what is to be a two-day strike, their first. The issues: pay, pensions, the right to arbitration and the right to have agents - 1970
Fifty-day baseball strike ends - 1981
August 1
The Great Shipyard Strike of 1999 ends after Steelworkers at Newport News Shipbuilding ratify a breakthrough agreement which nearly doubles pensions, increases security, ends inequality, and provides the highest wage increases in company and industry history to nearly 10,000 workers at the yard. The strike lasted 15 weeks - 1999
Sid Hatfield, police chief of Matewan, W. Va., a longtime supporter of the United Mine Workers union, is murdered by company goons. This soon led to the Battle of Blair Mountain, a labor uprising also referred to as the Red Neck War - 1921
Police in Hilo, Hawaii, open fire on 200 demonstrators supporting striking waterfront workers. The attack became known as "the Hilo Massacre" - 1938
The American Federation of Musicians begins a strike against the major American recording companies in a fight over royalty payments. Decca records settled with the union after one year, followed shortly by Capitol Records, while Victor and Columbia held out for another year before agreeing to the union’s terms. The strike did not affect musicians performing on live radio shows or in concerts. - 1942
A 17-day, company-instigated wildcat strike in Philadelphia tries to bar eight African-American trolley operators from working. Transport Workers Union members stay on the job in support of the men - 1944
Administrative
Administrative Assistant, ILRF (International Labor Rights Forum) (Posted: 7/26/2019)
Accounts Receivable Accountant, AFGE (7/15)
Administrative Assistant, AFGE (7/23)
Staff Accountant, AFGE (7/25)
Communications
Web/Mobile Developer, ALPA (Posted: 7/26/2019)
Front-End Developer, ALPA (Posted: 7/26/2019)
Content Lead, UFCW (7/26)
Information Tech
Customer Service Technician, AFGE (7/15)
Quality Assurance Analyst, AFGE (7/15)
Legal
Assistant General Counsel (Immigration Counsel), SEIU (7/19)
Legal Internships and Externships, AAUP (7/31)
Legal Rights Attorney, AFGE (7/22)
Staff Counsel (NVAC), AFGE (7/23)
Misc
Legal and Policy Director, ILRF (International Labor Rights Forum) (Posted: 7/26/2019)
Deputy Director, SEIU Midwest/State Power Program (Posted: 7/29/2019)
Outreach Campaign Organizer – UCS (Union of Concerned Scientists) Food and Environment Program (Posted: 7/24/2019)
Benefits Analyst (Assistant Director Level) – AFT Research & Strategic Initiatives Department (Posted: 7/25/2019)
Benefits Attorney, ALPA (Posted: 7/26/2019)
Benefits Specialist, ALPA (Posted: 7/26/2019)
Field Services Representative, AAUP (7/30)
RFP: Anti-Harassment Training, AAUP (7/30)
Field Coordinator, AFSCME (7/18)
Staff Counsel (TSA Council 100), AFGE (7/17)
Federal Sector Staff Representative, AFSCME Council 20 (7/30)
Organizing
Organizer, AFSCME Council 20 (7/30)
Political
Campaign Lead (Legislative Associate) – CWA Legislative and Political Department (Posted: 7/25/2019)
Research
Senior Researcher, AAUp (7/30)
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