Category: AFL-CIO

The Labor Wire

The Labor Wire May 29, 2019 May is Older Americans Month, and the Alliance for Retired Americans is marking the occasion with the release of its 2018 Congressional Voting Record, which ranks U.S. senators and representatives on their votes on important retirement security issues. Know where your elected officials stand – check out the scorecard.…

The 2019 class for the United Way Union Counselor Course has come to an end. Once again Local 514 had participants attend the six-week training. Some may have expected the course rehash the same general topics, but that is where you learn something new. Not only does this class refresh your memory as to what…

Henryetta Labor Day Parade and More

The Henryetta Labor Day Parade kicks of on Monday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. from the corner of 10th & Main before heading down Main Street. BBQ Lunch after the Parade at the Civic Center (4th & Broadway) will feature speeches from state and local candidates. Frog Hopping Contest, Terrapin Race, and Fish Scramble will…

Time for us to show support – Janus vs. AFSCME

Local 514, This month, the Supreme Court will hear Janus v. AFSCME Council 31—a case brought by corporate elites to further rig the rules against working people. We need your voice to be heard against these wealthy special interests. Sign the petition to tell the Supreme Court: Protect working people’s voice on the job!Primary Fifty…

Legislative Update

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AFL-CIO Analysis of President Donald Trump’s FY 2018 Budget

   AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka made the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s proposed budget:   “Working people in states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin didn’t vote for a budget that slashes workforce training and fails to invest in our nation’s infrastructure. President Trump’s proposed budget attempts to balance the budget on the backs of…

Oklahoma AFL-CIO March Report, 3-14-2017

Legislation When session started in February, the Oklahoma AFL-CIO was tracking almost 350 bills that would have affected our members. Through the work of many labor organizations, many bad legislative bills have already died. However; there are still bills out there that we are pushing to pass (which would help working Oklahomans), and others we…

Union-Made in America Holiday Gift Ideas

It’s not too late yet to find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America. Below is a wide range of gift possibilities, from clothes to games to sports equipment and more, made by members of UNITE HERE, Boilermakers (IBB), Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM), Machinists (IAM),…