By April Ryan “There’s a real inflection point this May Day,” Randi Weingarten, head of the American Federation of Teachers, said about the day unions worldwide attempt to recognize workers, their contributions, and the importance of fair employment practices and worker rights. As 80 nations, including the United States, witness union leaders rally for International […]
Local Events: May 1, 2015 –
By Aubrey Koski May 1, 2015 Listing compiled by Aubrey Koski To have your event listed, please contact TheMadisonTimes by sending as email to news@madtimes.com. Thursday, April 30 Poetry and Music of the African Diaspora 7 p.m. UW Memorial Library, Rm. 126, 728 State St., Madison. Free. Felix Series of New Writing […]
May Day: Union de Trabajadores Inmigrantes (UTI) Organizing March on May 1st
By Graham Kilmer February 27, 2015 Stand With Wisconsin The Union de Trabajadores Inmigrantes (UTI) or the Immigrant labor union is organizing a march on Friday May 1, from Brittingham Park in Madison to the state Capitol. This Mayday march will be a show of solidarity and a protest aimed at […]