AFL-CIO kicked off what it’s designating as a new Labor Day tradition by holding a “State of the Unions” event in Washington, D.C.
) kicked off what it’s designating as a new Labor Day tradition by holding a “State of the Unions” event in Washington, D.C., this week.
The State of the Unions event touted the strength of union membership and is promoting labor union organizing with the idea that #ItsBetterInAUnion. Shuler pointed to aconducted by the political research firm GBAO that found support for unions is at an all-time high. Democrats, Independents, and Republicans all look favorably upon unions, according to poll results. In fact, among those surveyed, GBAO found “the want and need for unions is greatest among those” who are under 30.
The day before the AFL-CIO’s inaugural State of the Unions event, the Biden-Harris White House issued its own analytical report about union power. The Treasury Department and the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, which is chaired by Vice President Kamala Harris, argue in their “Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen explained in a press call that “[u]nions raise the wages of their members by around 10 to 15%.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Non-labor day: ‘Santa’ Mayorkas grants another day’s leave to DHS employeesHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is giving his department’s 260,000 employees an extra day of leave, adding to more than $1 billion worth of vacation time he’s already doled out in two-and-a-half years in office.
Read more »
The Best Labor Day Sales Happening Right Now, All in One PlaceApparel, home, tech, and more deals throughout the long weekend.
Read more »
Kipona returns to Harrisburg this Labor Day weekend: What you need to knowHarrisburg’s own Labor Day festival returns to Riverfront Park from Sept. 2-4 with a host of activities.
Read more »
What's open and closed on Labor Day 2023For many, Labor Day offers a chance to squeeze in one last backyard cookout, a hike or a trip to the beach. With several offices closed, you will have to hold off on sending mail or checking out a library book. Here's a list of what's open and closed on Sept. 4.
Read more »
Best Labor Day TV sales: save on Samsung, Sony, Roku, moreWhether you're looking for a high-end TV, or a great budget option, these early labor day deals are perfect to grab up.
Read more »
Last-minute Labor Day menu: A surf & turf party platter, mocktails and moreEnd-of-summer entertaining has never been easier.
Read more »