Pope: Labor unions are essential to society
Labor unions that protect and defend the dignity of work and the rights of workers continue to have an essential role in society, especially in […]
Month: June 2017
The healthcare fight isn’t over
Don’t be fooled. The fight over the Senate’s “healthcare” bill is far from over. Senator Mitch McConnell is reassessing and planning to come back in […]
Senate postpones reckless healthcare bill, but fight is far from over
News has broken that the GOP majority is postponing a vote on their cruel and reckless “healthcare” bill until after July 4th. Senate Republican leaders […]
Senate is pushing reckless, dangerous healthcare bill. Where does Senator Daines stand?
Senate Republican leaders are rushing to approve their version of legislation that would strip health care from 23 million Americans, make health care coverage less […]
A (Quick) Summary of the 2017 Montana AFL-CIO Resolutions
One of the most important aspects of every Montana AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention is the approval of resolutions, which help guide the State Federation. At this […]
The 2017 Montana AFL-CIO Convention in Review
The 61st Annual Montana AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention took place June 1st through the 3rd in Billings and was a great success and was attended by […]
The Granite Mountain-Speculator Mine Fire
Copper mining boomed in Butte with the outbreak of war in France. Unfortunately for the miners in Butte, 1914 also marked the beginning of over […]
While Trump Plays Games, Tester Gets Serious
President Trump may be throwing red meat to the coal industry with his announcement that the U.S. will withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, but, in reality, the President […]
Stagnant Wages Promote Solidarity
MPEA just launched a button campaign on 7 campuses that coincides with the start of contract negotiations with the Montana University System. If you’re walking […]