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Although 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
Read moreMembers of Houston Texas local lodge 811 Human rights committee along with coworkers, family and friends volunteered at Grace’s Nursing Home. The group played BINGO, served snacks and distributed gift bags to the elderly. Gift bags included lotions, slippers, reading material and stuff animals. The staff of the facility stated the residents spirits were truly lifted
Read moreJune is recognized as LGBTQ Pride Month, because of a demonstration that took place in 1969. Former president Bill Clinton was the first president to acknowledge pride month in 2000, saying the month recognizes “the joys and sorrows that the gay and lesbian movement has witnessed and the work that remains to be done.” We celebrate
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