Local workers, officials, and community members gathered at Zeidler Union Square on Sunday April 28th for a Workers Memorial Day Ceremony to commemorate workers who have died or suffered illness or injuries while on the job. Mark Pelzek (left), Vice President of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council and AFSCME Council 32, and President of AFSCME […]
Read MoreIt’s pretty clear that global trading is rigged against working people to benefit the wealthy few. Here are three reasons why the labor movement opposes the new NAFTA: 1. There is nothing in the current deal to fix the outsourcing of good-paying American jobs to Mexico and other low-wage countries. 2. Unless Mexico finishes and implements full […]
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