Union Matters A roundup of labor news from the NYC CLC Friday, August 16, 2013 Send news, events and tips to [email protected] *Not for publication or broadcast LATEST NEWS **REMINDER** Today is the last dayto register to vote in the September 10th primary election. You can visit your local Board of Elections Office to register to vote in person. Click here for more information HELP PROTECT POSTAL WORKERS The American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO (APWU) is asking for support on three pieces of legislation that are key to standing against the threats to the Postal Service. The Postal Service Protection Act (S-316/H.R. 630) would protect post offices by giving the Postal Regulatory Commission the authority to prevent post office closures, and allow the USPS to develop new products and services to help generate new sources of revenue. Click here for more information NEW APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLE WITH NYC DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS The New York City District Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Committee is conducting apprenticeship recruitment for carpenters, dockbuilders, and floorcoverers. Click here for more information TODAY IN LABOR HISTORY On this day in 1937, Congress passed the National Apprenticeship Act. The Act established a national advisory committee responsible for researching and drafting legislation designed to establish standards for apprenticeships. The law was later amended to allow the Department of Labor encourage the use of contracts in hiring and employment, and to issue regulations regarding the health, safety and general welfare of apprentices. UPCOMING EVENTS *IBEW LOCAL 3 RALLY FOR JOBS Monday, August 19th, 3:30-6:30pm: Join Local 3 Members as they rally for jobs in Westchester County. Click here for more information *NYCCLC DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING Wednesday, August 21st, 9:30am-5:30pm: Join the New York City Central Labor Council for a series of trainings on digital strategies and online communications to help working families. Click here for more information *RALLY TO COMMEMORATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARCH ON WASHINGTON Saturday, August 24, 10am-4pm: Join UAW, CWA, AFSCME and other brothers and sisters in the Labor movement for a Washington, DC rally to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Click here for more information *BROOKLYN CYCLONES’ LOCAL 1500 “$5 Night” Thursday, August 29, 7pm: Join UFCW Local 1500 to watch the Brooklyn Cyclones take on the Staten Island Yankees.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:59:40 +0000
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