This week in labor history in 1948 – The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the right of unions to publish statements urging members to vote for a specific congressional candidate, ruling that such advocacy is not a violation of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act.
Training Sessions for asbestos, asphalt, concrete, hoisting and rigging workers begin on July 10th in Marion. More information available at https://www.illaborers.org/. Also, a reminder that Tuesday, July 4th all union and training facilities will be closed
The Laborers’ Local 773 reminds you that #LIUNA #apprenticeship is a smart career move. Their state-of-the-art training gives members a solid hiring advantage over the competition. The benefits are real & so is this once-in-a-generation employment opportunity in #construction. Start here: https://bit.ly/3qBucUS
Applications for apprenticeships are accepted online the first Tuesday of each month.