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Thousands of people came from near and far on Wednesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Rain or shine, dignitaries, celebrities, members of Congress and union leaders all came together to not only commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, but to also celebrate the progress this country has made and acknowledge the work that still needs to be done.
Of all the good and important words that have been spoken in the past week about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the March on Washington, perhaps none are more remarkable than Sybrina Fulton's as she appeared on MSNBC Sunday morning:
"I think the most important thing that I can do is continue to fight and just be realistic and not expect things to happen overnight," Ms. Fulton told Melissa Harris-Perry. "It took a long time for everything to occur, so it's going to take just that time to try to get things on the right track. I'm giving my commitment not to give up until I'm resting in my grave....It's very important that we stick together, that we unite and we fight."
Labor Day weekend provides a unique opportunity for faith communities, workers, worker advocates and the labor movement to rediscover their common bonds: social justice, equality, the dignity and respect of all persons, economic justice and fair treatment in the workplace.
The popular social sharing website Upworthy is tackling the minimum wage, the dignity of work and other important issues around Labor Day during its Twitter chat this Thursday at 3 p.m. EDT.
Join the conversation using the hashtag #UpChat, and don't forget to check out the AFL-CIO Labor Day website for shareable graphics and placards .
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka issued the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. See the statement after the jump.
Tom Viola, longtime executive director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS ( BC/EFA ), will receive the 2013 Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors, presented by the Actors' Equity (AEA) Foundation .
BC/EFA is one of the nation's leading industry-based not-for-profit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations, raising more than $225 million since its founding for much-needed services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families and other critical health issues nationwide.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) will be one of the keynote speakers at the AFL-CIO 2013 National Convention in Los Angeles from Sept. 8–11. Here are 12 key quotes from her that show why she is a champion of the 99%.
We’re just a week from Labor Day 2013—the day each year that we celebrate the incredible contributions of America’s working people. On our new “ You Work Hard. You’ve Earned It ” Labor Day website, you can find:
The final installment of "Inside Man," airing this Sunday at 10 p.m. EDT on CNN, will focus on the real lives of those helping toe the line for America’s middle class. "Super Size Me" star Morgan Spurlock, the series host, will interview longtime construction organizer Chaz Rynkiewicz about some of the challenges facing organized labor across the country.
The Union Sportsmen's Alliance ( USA ) Adopt-a-Park initiative is ensuring that outdoor enthusiasts with mobility issues will be able take full advantage of a dedicated trail at Virginia’s York River State Park near Williamsburg.
It’s been four years since low-wage workers got a raise. Sign the petition to tell Congress it’s time to raise the minimum wage.
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