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WSIU Almanac 4.11.24

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Kevin Boucher
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This is your WSIU Union Almanac for Thursday, April 11brought 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 2006 – What was to become a two-month strike by minor league umpires begins, largely over money: $5,500 to $15,000 for a season running 142 games. The strike ended with a slight improvement in pay.

Locally,

The upcoming meeting for Construction Stewards and Apprentices is April 13th from 9 to 11am at the Local 773 in Marion. This meeting is required for apprentices and anyone who wishes to remain a steward on construction jobs.

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. Teams and sponsors are filling up fast. Team Registration: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

The construction industry is booming, adding 11,000 new jobs this January. https://bit.ly/3SM6ioD

Looking for a new #career? If you're ready to earn-as-you-learn, start by finding a#LIUNA training center nearest you:https://bit.ly/3cjomk6

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Leah Lerner is a media writer, producer, and announcer at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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WSIU Almanac | The Almanac is a weekday feature that provides an overview of events, happenings, and history of the world around us. Each episode provides a little "slice of life" about the day. Send information to us at almanac@wsiu.org or wsiuradio@wsiu.org.