IBEW Launches COMCAST Organizing Drive: If you have relatives, neighbors or friends that work for COMCAST the IBEW would like to talk with them. The IBEW has initiated a nation wide campaign to bring the benefits of unionization to COMCAST workers. GBLC executive-board member Gerry Leary from IBEW Local 2222 is leading this effort in Eastern Massachusetts. Brother Leary can be reached at 617-929-6000.

UPS Freight Workers Join Teamsters: Hundreds of UPS freight workers across New England recently ratified their first union contract and became Teamsters. The former OverNite workers had fought valiantly but unsuccessfully for union representation for many years. UPS freight workers have been joining Teamsters locals across the nation thanks to a card check recognition clause the Teamsters negotiated as part of its contract with UPS. Sean O’Brien President of Teamster Local 25, and a GBLC board member served as chief negotiator for the Teamsters in New England. Congratulations!

Letter Carriers Food Drive Set for May 10th: The National Association of Letter Carriers will be holding their 16th annual food drive on Saturday May 10th. NALC members have made a tradition of helping the millions of Americans who face hunger every day. Union members are urged to leave canned goods or non-perishable items next to their mailbox on May 10th.

On Tuesday, April 29th Community Labor United will be holding its second annual fundraising dinner at 6pm at the China Pearl Restaurant, 9 Tyler Street in Chinatown. Tickets are priced at $50. Donna Shaw and the Boston Cab Drivers seeking respect with the USW and Lauren Jacobs SEIU 615’s Organizing Director who is spearheading the campaign to organize Boston area security guards are among the honorees at the event.