Teamsters Local 25 rallies for Dunkin' Donuts Drivers

jonah — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:32:58 -0400

At a rally on Thursday, July 22, Teamsters and other union members from Boston and around New England gathered to protest Dunkin Donuts' treatment of its drivers.

Fight for Gaming Moves to State Senate

jonah — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:32:35 -0400

Union activists rallied at the State House and attended a Senate hearing on June 8 to show their support for casino gambling legislation.

GBLC Fights to Avert City Layoffs

jonah — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:49:35 -0400

The Council is doing all that it can to prevent layoffs of the city's library workers and school custodians.

GBLC Condemns Arizona Anti-Immigration Law

jonah — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:24:56 -0400

At the GBLC delegates' meeting on Tuesday, June 1, the Council passed a resolution condemning the anti-immigration law, SB 1070, that was recently passed in Arizona.

Boston Firefighters' Contract Approved

jonah — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:38:39 -0400

After a protracted four-year battle, the Firefighters' contract dispute with the City of Boston came to an end on Wednesday, June 9.

GBLC Futures Committee Holds First Meeting

jonah — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:28:26 -0400

The newly formed GBLC Futures Committee, led by Allison Doherty-LaCasse, held its first meeting after the GBLC delegates' meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2010.

Senate "Coffee Chat" series concludes successfully

jonah — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:55:39 -0400

On the morning of Monday, May 3, 2010, Boston area union leaders met with State Senators Pat Jehlen and Cynthia Creem. The GBLC plans to hold coffee chats with House leaders in the Fall.

Following Massive Rally, Casino Bill Passes in House

jonah — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:14:58 -0400

After a lobby day on March 31 that saw over 1,500 union members swarm Beacon Hill to demand the jobs that casinos will deliver, the house passed expanded gaming legislation by a vote of 120 - 37 on the night of April 14.

Construction Institute Report Details Positive Impacts of Unionization

jonah — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:38:57 -0400

A new study released by The Construction Institute shows the total economic impact of construction union earnings on the economy of Massachusetts amounted to $4.6 billion in 2007.

200 Union activists rally outside BOA for Good Jobs Now!

jonah — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:06:45 -0400

On March 24, more than 200 union activists gathered to tell Bank of America to stop giving handouts to its executives and start investing in good jobs. To see video, click here.

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