PVCLC, AFL-CIO Annual Conference

You are hereby called to the 2014 Annual Conference of the Pioneer Valley Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Friday, April 25, 2014, at Teamsters Local 404 Hall, 115 Progress Avenue, Springfield MA 01104.  Doors Open for Coffee, Check-in, and Hanging Banners at 8:15am.  The Conference begins at 9am, breaks for lunch around Noon, and closes at  2 pm.   This includes the Workers Memorial Day Ceremony, Which will be … Continue reading

November 2: UAW 2322 Unity Brunch!

Saturday, November 2, 10 AM — 12:30 PM at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in Northampton, MA (the community room is located on the left side of the Wood Star Cafe building; parking is by meter only, so please come prepared!) Come have brunch and meet members from all across UAW 2322. We will be exploring the differences and commonalities between our workplaces … Continue reading

Massachusetts is not Arizona!

Just Communities is reaching out to you to join them at a rally September 21st at 12PM at All Souls Church at 449 Plainfield St in Springfield.   Did you know Sheriff Arpaio is from Springfield,MA?  Born and raised in Six Corners!   We are calling for local organizations and community members from across the state to join us to REVOKE ARPAIO’s RESIDENCY in Springfield.  We will call on … Continue reading

Justice for the Walmart 80!

Justice for Windy & the Walmart 60 now up to 80! Friday September 6 at 11:00am Walmart, 591 Memorial Drive Contact patrick@wmjwj.org if you are looking for transportation Since Walmart workers went on strike in early June, Walmart has illegally fired or disciplined more than 80 workers for taking part in the legally protected strike.  One of those was Aubretia “Windy” Edick at the Chicopee store.  She received a warning that she’ll … Continue reading