ALEC Has No Place in Montana
Recently, our Superintendent of Public Instruction has found her name in headlines regarding her decision to attend an ALEC meeting. This should concern every Montanan […]
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Montana Democratic Party Staff Unionizes
The Montana Democratic Party and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 206 are pleased to announce the employees of the Montana Democratic Party have chosen to be […]
Labor Day Picnics in Montana
Once again, Summer comes to an end. But fret not, as always unions across the state will celebrate the great achievements of the Labor Movement […]
The Fight to Save Social Security
Unionists love Social Security. This should surprise no one. We full-heartedly believe that all workers have the right to retire with dignity. We fight for […]
Key Take-Aways from President Richard Trumka’s Address at MT AFL-CIO Convention
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka gave the keynote address at the Montana AFL-CIO’s Leadership Luncheon last week. As always, President Trumka filled the room with energy […]
Preserving our history, protecting our future
SB 338 passed during the 66th legislative session. The bill raises the state lodging tax from 3 to 4 percent. The additional revenue funds the […]
Job Site Safety Number 1 Concern for LiUNA 1686
Safety is the top concern of Kim Rickard of Local 1686 of Laborers’ International Union of North America, which represents workers The winter weather keeps […]
We must never abandon education to the private sector
by MFPE President Eric Feaver The more I think about HB 755 or its anticipated progeny, the worrier I get. The governor has scored political […]
Jennifer Dorning to Become President of the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE), First Woman to Lead an AFL-CIO Trade Department
The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) announced today that DPE Assistant to the President and Research Director Jennifer Dorning will become its next president, […]
Senator Jon Tester Endorses Bipartisan Six Mill Levy (LR-128)
Today, former teacher and current US Senator Jon Tester endorsed the Six Mill Levy (LR-128) and emphasized the importance of investing in education for the […]