Western Massachusetts Jobs with Justice presents: Voices of Working People’s History a program of dramatic readings and lots of songs, with emphasis on Western Mass. voices ~ inspired by Howard Zinn ~ telling the story of the origins of May Day as International Workers’ Day in Chicago with an inspiring introduction to US labor history up to present-day voices of workers rising up. Friday, May 5, 2017 7:00-9:00pm {doors … Continue reading
FOR UNION CHILD OF UNION MEMBER Each year, the Pioneer Valley Central Labor Council AFL-CIO awards up to six $500 college scholarships to high school seniors who are children of members of unions affiliated with the Central Labor Council. They conduct the program “in house” with two local impartial judges not affiliated with any local union associated with the Central Labor Council. They judge the … Continue reading
The Pioneer Valley Central labor Council will be hosting its annual conference Friday, April 28th. Venue and training topic details are still to come (this post will be updated as we get new information). Doors open for coffee and check in at 8:30 am. The Conference begins at 9 am and closes at 2 pm. Lunch will be served. This includes the Workers Memorial Day … Continue reading
WILD is a grassroots women’s organization that empowers women to become more effective leaders and organizers in the Massachusetts labor movement. Scheduled workshops are: Knowing & Advancing our Rights in a New Political Era, Coalition Building in Difficult Times, Reproductive Rights Through the Lens of the Workplace, Planning Creative Actions, Racial & Immigrant Justice, Becoming a Union-Building Steward. This Summer Institute session will be held; June … Continue reading
Congratulations to UAW 2322 Servicing Representative Anais Surkin for being appointed to the Hampshire-Franklin Commission on the Status of Women & Girls! … Continue reading