Good Jobs Now! Rally Set for March 24, Noon

jonah — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:59:17 -0500

A Good Jobs Now! rally sponsored by the GBLC and several other unions is set for 12PM on March 24th, outside Bank of America at 100 Federal St. To sign on as a co-sponsor, email jonah@gblc.us or call the council office.

Second Senate "Coffee Chat" continues successful format

jonah — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:55:39 -0500

On the morning of Thursday, February 2, 2010, Boston area union leaders met with State Senators Sonia Chang-Diaz and Ken Donnelly. The next coffee chat is in the process of being scheduled.

UFCW Faces Tough Negotiations with Stop and Shop

jonah — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:59:13 -0500

The UFCW's master agreement with New England Stop and Shops, which covers over 40,000 workers, expired on February 21. The GBLC is encouraging its members to get involved in their campaign.

Leary Family Fundraiser Raises Over $100,000

jonah — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:21:11 -0500

On Friday, January 29, 2010 over 1,000 supporters including a large contingent of unionists attended a fundraiser held at Florian Hall for the family of Jerry Leary. Brother Leary, the Vice-President of IBEW Local 2222 and a GBLC board member, passed away in December after a valiant fight against cancer.

Sandy Felder Appointed Acting Field Director of the AFL - CIO

jonah — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:10:27 -0500

Sandy Felder, who serves as the Regional Director of the AFL- CIO for the Northeast region, was appointed Acting Field Director this week.

From the Newsletter: AFGE 2617 TSO Press Conference a Success

jonah — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:20:16 -0500

AFGE Local 2617, which represents Transportation Security Officers at Logan Airport, are fighting for their members' rights; that fight that included a successful press conference on Friday, January 8th.

UFCW 1445 Workers at Angelica textile Win Contract After Strike

jonah — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:54:39 -0500

On Tuesday, December 15th, members of UFCW Local 1445 who were employed by Angelica Textile in Somerville ratified a new agreement, ending a four-day strike.

ST Rogers Writes Letter to MA Representatives Urging them to Work with School Unions

jonah — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:10:54 -0500

As the fight over an education bill in the state house that eviscerates collective bargaining rights intensified, ST Rogers wrote a letter to MA House members urging them to protect teachers and school workers. Click below to read the letter.

GBLC Delegates Vote For EBoard, Mandarini and Armstrong Re-Elected

jonah — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:48:08 -0500

On December 1, 2009, GBLC delegates re-elected Lou Mandarini, Patricia Armstrong and the Executive Board Slate. To see the full list, click below.

Teamsters Rally, With GBLC Support, On Behalf of DPI Workers

jonah — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:21:51 -0500

Teamsters' Union Local 25 organized a rally on the morning of Tuesday, November 24, to show their support for the workers of DPI-Mid Atlantic, the distributor for Starbucks in New England.

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