October brings awareness to Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence/Abuse is any form of Maltreatment that takes place in a heterosexual or homosexual relationship between adults and adolescents. Domestic Violence/Abuse, also known as Intimate partner violence is a major health problem that affects 2 million women and 800,000 men that results in homelessness, injury or death. Domestic
Read moreSeptember 9th Marks the Anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964 After years of struggle and setbacks, advocates for equality celebrate the passage of sweeping legislation that prohibits racial discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or
Read moreAlthough April 4th marks how far women collectively needed to work in 2017 to catch up to what men were paid in 2016, July 31st marks the day in which black women will need to work to in 2017 to make what men made in 2016. Because Black and Hispanic women face an even larger
Read moreOn July 26 Americans will mark the 27th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA prohibits discrimination and works to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to live a fulfilling life. 56.7 million The number of people in the United States with
Read moreAfter attending the PA State Council of Machinists Meeting, LL 847 Executive Board members decided to bring the issue of healthcare to their members back home. They embarked on a campaign to demand fair and affordable healthcare legislation. The house passed a horrible healthcare bill earlier this year. Knowing the Senate was developing its own
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