This is your WSIU Union Almanac for Thursday, November 16 brought to you by Liuna, the Laborers International Union of North America, the Laborers local 773 and by Ullico Insurance and Investments.
This week in labor history, 1982 – The National Football League Players Association ends a 57-day strike that shortened the season to nine games. The players wanted, but failed to win until many years later, a higher share of gross team revenues.
This week is National Apprenticeship Week. Learn more at www.apprenticeship.gov/NAW
There’s still time to find local Training Sessions in Marion for Bridge work, concrete and construction math this month or Blueprint work, concrete or general construction in December. More information available at www.illaborers.org.
Construction workers are needed in many industries. If you or someone you know is interested in a career as a construction craft laborer with all the advantages of the Laborers’ Union, look for details on the website, www.local773.com
