A message to Pennsylvania AFL-CIO affiliates from Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President William M. George and Secretary-Treasurer, Richard W. Bloomingdale. Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO is proud to announce its annual "Unionism in America" Essay Contest. Again this year three categories for the Essay Contest are being offered ...more |
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With our nation’s economic crisis front and center in the presidential campaign, local business and labor leaders, joined by elected officials, today kicked off a statewide tour of “Keep it Made in America” Town Hall meetings. Announced in the lobby of the United Steelworkers International headquarters by International Vice President ...more
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On October 4, a 2008 Labor Walk, led by United Steelworker's President Leo W. Gerard, was held in Philadelphia. Over 150 members from various USW locals attended the event which was based out of Local 286. The Steelworkers were showing their support Presidential Candidate Barack Obama who was holding a rally in Philadelphia that same day. The pictures ...more |
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Young PA Workers Today Earn 10 Percent Less Than Their Counterparts Nearly 30 Years Ago Greater Education Offers Little Protection for Young Workers Union Membership Significantly Boosts Wages for Young Workers FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ellen Roberts, 717-255-7180, 717-514-6733, roberts@keystoneresearch.org; Mark Price, 717-440-2360, price@keystoneresearch.org ...more
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