Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven Tolman speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about new polls which show growing support for unions, the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes, and concerns regarding AI.
Tagged: Labor Day
AFL-CIO Leader Says Support For Labor Movement Grows As Entertainment Unions Remain On Strike
September 4th, 2023 | Labor DayLocal SAG-AFTRA President Discusses Ongoing Strike, Labor Day Rally
September 4th, 2023 | Labor DayAndrea Lyman, President of SAG-AFTRA New England, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the ongoing strike and their Labor Day Breakfast and Rally.
Busy Road, Air Travel Forecast As Labor Day Weekend Gets Early Start
August 31st, 2023 | Labor DayThe Labor Day weekend may not officially be underway yet, but many folks are already taking to the roadways. Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast tells WATD News the uptick in air travel has been significant. While travel would be traditionally wrapped up by Monday, Schieldrop says it may extend a […]
The History Behind Labor Day
September 5th, 2022 | Labor DayPeter Drummey,Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Labor Day holiday.
Union Leader Discusses State Of Labor
September 5th, 2022 | Labor DaySteve Tolman, President of the Massachusetts AFL–CIO, spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about the state of the Labor Movement.
Historian Discusses the Origins of Labor Day
September 6th, 2021 | Labor DayPeter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday. Photo Credit: US Dept of Labor