Annual Pride March

Join Us at the Northampton Pride March, May 4th The Western Massachusetts chapter of Pride at Work, a national organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender folks who are part of the labor movement, is organizing a contingent for the 32nd Annual Northampton Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride celebration on Saturday May 4th in downtown Northampton.  The theme this year is “Our Journey is Not Complete.” Pride at Work – … Continue reading

UAW Lobby Day

The MA CAP Council is hosting UAW Lobby Day on Tuesday, March 5th, from 9 am – 2 pm.  Some items on the lobbying agenda will include: Funding for Childcare Programs Legal Services for Low Income Residents Higher Education Funding Paid Sick Days Temporary Workers Rights Please reply to info@uaw2322.org if you will be attending Lobby Day. Come join us in support of funding for our … Continue reading

Jobs Not Wars

Sign the Jobs Not Wars petition. Put our money where the peace is! In all of the hoopla over fiscal cliffs and debt ceilings, we’re hardly hearing a word about the outrageous economic toll of America’s endless wars. It’s time for labor’s voice to be heard loud and clear: We agree with the AFL-CIO National Executive Council that: “The militarization of our foreign policy has proven to … Continue reading

Call for nominations for the 2012 Bread and Roses Awards

“The Bread and Roses strike of 1911-1912 in Lawrence, Massachusetts united over 20,000 workers to win wage increases, overtime rates, and a promise of no retaliation against strikers despite a history of ethnic tensions amongst a group that spoke over 25 languages, attacks by the national guard and state police, and attempts to frame organizers for murder.  The phrase “Bread and Roses” comes from reports … Continue reading