Category Archives: Labor

“Workers Don’t Deserve A Living Wage”

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Last weekend as I spoke with various people, I asked them to be sure to support the fast food workers strike last Thursday. Several times I heard the comment that “They don’t deserve more money.” My mouth literally dropped open. I … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Events In Iowa 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Dave Bradley

In case you had not seen this previously Saturday August 31 Ottumwa Area: Jimmy Jones Shelter House in Greater Ottumwa Park. 2 PM contests, and music. Steve Siegel 515-971-3325 or ssiegel@afscmeiowa.org Lucas: John L Lewis Labor Festival, Saturday August 31, … Continue reading →

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Working for Low Wages

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Paul Deaton

52 days of work for a nearby logistics company was an eye opener. In a world of constant electronic contact with smartphones and computers— via social media applications, on-line corporate media outlets and Internet discussion groups— our perceptions of society … Continue reading →

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Wage Workers in Iowa

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Paul Deaton

One of my work mates this spring was an Iraq War veteran. Stationed in Tikrit, his military occupational specialty was fueling, although military contractors did most of the fueling work. He had a lot to say about war profiteers, including … Continue reading →

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The Customer is Always Right– but They Lie

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Paul Deaton

A friend worked at a fast food restaurant and spoke about their policy of replacing food items that were wrong when the order was prepared. For example, if a person asked for a burger with no pickles, and pickles were … Continue reading →

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Iowa Labor Day Weekend Events

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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National Fast Food Strike Scheduled August 29th

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Following successful smaller strikes around the country there will be an attempt at a national strike against fast food businesses next Thursday August 29th. The following is from the website http://lowpayisnotok.org/strike-kit/ HOW TO GO ON A ONE-DAY STRIKE 15 steps … Continue reading →

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Fiftieth Anniversary Of The March On Washington

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Today the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice is commemorated in Washington. Remember that Dr. King was among other things, a true believer in jobs with dignity and decent pay to bridge the distances between … Continue reading →

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Quad City Fed Notes Civil Rights March Anniversary

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Paul Deaton

A note from the Quad City Federation of Labor: Brothers and Sisters, On Wednesday, Aug. 28, communities across the country, and indeed across the world, will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights March on Washington D.C. The … Continue reading →

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More on United Farm Workers and Cesar Chavez

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Lettuce Wars: Ten Years of Work and Struggle in the Fields of California by Bruce Neuberger (Monthly Review Press) Trampling Out the Vintage by Frank Bardacke (Verso) A Union of Their Dreams by Miriam Pawel (Bloomsbury Press) A Book Review … Continue reading →

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