Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Today in Labor History

February 19  --  SOURCE: Union Communications Services, Inc.

American Federation of Labor issues a charter to its new Railroad Employees Department - 1909

A few weeks after workers ask for a 25¢ hourly wage, the Philadelphia Rapid Transit (streetcar) Co. fires 173 union members “for the good of the service” and brings in replacements from New York City. Striker-scab battles and a general strike ensued - 1910

Journeymen Stonecutters Association of North America merges with Laborers’ International Union - 1968

The U.S. Supreme Court decides in favor of sales clerk Leura Collins and her union, the Retail Clerks, in NLRB v. J. Weingarten Inc.—the case establishing that workers have a right to request the presence of their union steward if they believe they are to be disciplined for a workplace infraction - 19752013.02.18history-biz-cards

(Union Business Cards with Weingarten Rights: Greet new employees with more than a handshake: present them with your own business card, establishing the union’s presence on the job and your own vital role in the workplace. The Weingarten declaration on the reverse side is a gift that can keep on giving!  Great for veteran members as well.)

International Union of Police Associations granted a charter by the AFL-CIO - 1979

Farm Labor Organizing Committee signs agreement with Campbell Soup Co., ending seven-year boycott - 1986

Today in #LaborHistory : February 19 -- via -- www.unionist.com

The U.S. Supreme Court decides in favor of sales clerk Leura Collins and her union, the Retail Clerks, in NLRB v. J. Weingarten Inc. – the case establishing that workers have a right to request the presence of their union steward if they believe they are to be disciplined for a workplace infraction – 1975 ~De
 

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