Dolores Huerta cofounder of the United Farm Workers Union was guest speaker at the Valley College Labor Fair on Wednesday. After being welcomed by Dr. Tyree Wieder, President of the College, Dolores led the group in a union clap and chants of “Si Se Puede”. It was the first ever student-organized labor event for the college. Members of the Puente Club, M.E.Ch.A., and CalPIRG, along with other groups participated. Representatives from the American Federation of Teachers, Farm Workers, Electricians, P.I.P.E. Trades, and Grocery Workers all sponsored booths to help build inroads for students to become aware about labor and opportunities in labor unions. This modest event will no doubt grow in the coming years. Congratulations to everyone involved!
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Looks like trade unions are the last men standing. Industrial unions seem to be disappearing.
Looks like union leadership have become hired guns. Looks like union membership has little to do with brotherhood, fraternity, or active democracy. Looks like there is little union dialogue.
Am I looking in the wrong place?
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