This is your WSIU Union Almanac for Thursday, January 31st 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,
1861 – American Miners’ Association formed.
1932 – First U.S. unemployment compensation law enacted, in Wisconsin.
2014 – Members of the Northwestern University football team announce they are seeking union recognition. A majority signed cards, later delivered to the National Labor Relations Board office in Chicago, asking for representation by the College Athletes Players Association.
Locally,
Training Sessions for blueprints, bridgework and construction math take place in Marion begin Feb 5th. Find more information at il-laborers.org. 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
And as a reminder, Applications for apprenticeships are accepted online the first Tuesday of each month. And be sure to Follow Local 773 on Facebook to keep an eye out for upcoming events.//
