This is your WSIU Union Almanac for Thursday, March 14 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, in 2000 – Boeing Co. and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) come to terms on a new contract, settling the largest white-collar walkout in U.S. history. SPEEA represented some 22,000 workers, of whom 19,000 honored picket lines for 40 days.
Locally,
In Marion, make plans to bring the family for the annual Liuna/Local 773 Easter Egg Hunt. 2,500 toy filled Easter Eggs will be filled for children 0-10 years old on the back lawn at Laborers Local 773 on March 30th at 10am.
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
In Marion, compete in the inaugural Midwest Cornhole Clash sponsored by the Laborers Care Foundation. The event is expected to become the highlight of the Midwest's cornhole calendar. Players and sponsors are invited to join the fun at Mountain Dew Park on Saturday, April 27th. Team Registration: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Bags Fly: 10:00 AM
Questions? Contact Charley at 618-889-2446.
