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Sign the Petition to Support Stop & Shop Workers

Over 31,000 members of the UFCW who work at over 240 Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have gone on strike after the company proposed completely unr

April 17th: Town Hall on Dignity for Domestic Workers

On Wednesday, April 17th, the Philadelphia Commission for Women will have a Town Hall regarding Dignity for Domestic Workers.

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PLEASE SIGN: Tell Vita Healthcare — Invest in Quality Care!

Vita Healthcare Group is slashing wages at Somerton Center and Garden Spring Center nursing homes and making healthcare unaffordable for their families. We demand Vita Healthcare end the lowering of standards at our nursing homes and begin investing in them. Stand with us.

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April 17th: International Labour Organization (ILO) Panel Discussion

On Wednesday, April 17th, join the International Labour Organization (ILO) for a panel discussion entitled "In Conditions of Freedom and Dignity: Decent Work for Tomorrow's Workers." This event follows a plenary session and panel discussions at the Temple University Fox School of Business earlier in the day, organized to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ILO.

April 15th: U.S. Mail is Not For Sale! APWU's Tax Day Rally

This Tax Day, April 15th, join APWU Local 89 for a rally to tell the public that the US Postal Service uses NO tax dollars to run, and that US Mail is Not For Sale!

Location: Philadelphia City Hall (North Apron)
Date: Monday, April 15th, 2019
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm

APWU Local 89 invites all unions, postal employees, politicians, and the public to join in their fight to save post offices.

APRI Membership Mixer Bowling Party 4/27

On Saturday, April 27th, the A. Philip Randolph Institute Philadelphia Chapter will be having their Membership Mixer at T-Bird Lanes (5830 Castor Ave. Philadelphia PA 19149). The bowling party will be taking place from 1pm to 5pm, and tickets cost $25.

Philly AFL-CIO 2019 Primary Endorsements

The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO is proud to announce its endorsement of the following candidates for the 2019 Primary Election.

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Strategic Corporate Research Summer School

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Mortgages for Union Families

Union Plus Mortgage Company is owned by the AFL-CIO Union Privilege and a group of unions.

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