Berlin Every four years Labor Day marks the official beginning of the “real” campaign for President in the United States. Of course these campaigns are endless and began years and years before for most candidates, like a Hillary Clinton. Even Mr. Surprise Candidate, Donald Trump, has been hard at it for at least a year …
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Great Union Organizing Songs for Labor Day
New Orleans There used to be a bumper sticker saying “Unions: The People Who Brought You Vacation.” Unions definitely brought us all Labor Day. There were years of giant parades, now largely in the United States something for San Francisco, Chicago, and maybe New York City, while the rest of the world celebrates May Day …
Remembering Labor on Labor Day
New Orleans I’m not sure whether I’ve ever driven through Warren, Monticello, and Dermott, Arkansas, but being in Little Rock for KABF and various business, gave me a chance to go visit a Labor Day picnic with Local 100’s great members in Warren. The food was great and the solidarity stunning, but driving on to New …