The biggest news for working people is the billions of dollars worth of federal stimulus money that’s flowing out of Washington – but the truth is, much of this money is being funneled to non-union contractors. Contractors who won’t hire union are undermining decent wages and benefits for working people, so we have to take action to protect working people and protect our market share.
The unionized sector of the building trades continues to shrink, and the non-union sector continues to gain. Labor can reverse this trend – but it will take a lot of work on the part of every union member. Let’s review how we can hold on to and expand our market share. We built this city, and we built the American middle class. Without the power to bargain collectively for decent wages and benefits, the middle class will fade away. Let’s always remember these facts, as we work to create a prosperous future for ourselves and our families.
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The biggest news for working people is the billions of dollars worth of federal stimulus money that’s flowing out of Washington – but the truth is, much of this money is being funneled to non-union contractors. Contractors who won’t hire union are undermining decent wages and benefits for working people, so we have to take action to protect working people and protect our market share.
