This labor and racial rights activist played a pivotal role in the 1943 strike at Plant No. 65 of RJ Reynolds Co., the largest tobacco manufacturing facility in the world at the time, and helped found the Local 22 of the Food, Tobacco, Agricultural and Allied Workers of America-CIO labor union.
Read MoreYou may have seen the news about the recent data breach at Kroger. The company has informed us that when they learned of the breach they immediately reported the incident to federal authorities and have launched their own ongoing investigation. It is possible that employee data, such as your contact information and social security number, may be affected.
We felt it was important to make sure you had the following information about what steps the company is taking to protect you going forward. Here are the important things you need to know:
Read MoreMost people have never belonged to a union before joining our union family and may not be aware of one of the most important benefits in your union contract. It’s known as “just cause” or “proper cause” and can be found in every union contract we negotiate. It is how your union provides you job security and peace of mind.
Read MoreHere’s what you need to know about scheduling vacations if you work in Kroger or Meijer to make sure you have your desired vacation weeks indicated on the calendar.
Read MoreThe Atlanta washerwomen strike of 1881 was a labor strike in Atlanta involving washerwomen. Beginning in July 1881, the strike was carried out primarily by African American women who argued for increased wages and greater autonomy in their work. The strike ended in August with some success for the strikers.
Read More“When people of color get the opportunity to be leaders, we have a responsibility to fight with everything within us to bring others along. We cannot, once we get in the door, close the door behind us. We’ve got to make darn sure that the door is not just cracked but is opened wide for others to come in.”
Read More“The colored man’s struggle until now has been for naked existence, for the right to life and liberty; with the fifteenth amendment, henceforth his struggle will be in the pursuit of happiness; in this instance; it is to turn his labor to the most effective account, to be respected therein; the most we can hope to effect in this gathering, is a crude organization; the formation of a labor bureau to send out agents, to organize throughout the land, to effect union with laborers without color.”
Read More“Those unions that enjoy the right to strike have no guarantee that sacrificing their jobs and their livelihood will result in victory but they nevertheless engage in lengthy strikes, not because they are assured of winning but because they are determined to fight.”—William Burrus, 1998
Read MoreTrying to find out when it might be your turn for a COVID-19 vaccination? Here is what we know about plans in Kentucky and Indiana to get essential workers their vaccine.
Read MoreNo matter where you are in life your union membership provides valuable benefits for you and your family to live your best life! Note: Most of these benefits you can use at whatever stage of life you’re in!
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