On Labor Day, the intersection of Middle St. and Washington St. in Weymouth teemed with a crowd participating in the “Workers Over Billionaires” protest. Ed Foley, a retired sheet metal worker and member of the Local 17 union, shared why he and his colleague were protesting. Djuna Perkins, a candidate for Norfolk County District […]
Chrissy Lynch, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the current state of the Labor Movement and how it’s being impacted by Artificial Intelligence and strikes by sanitation workers and concession workers at Fenway Park. Massachusetts AFL-CIO Sullivan Discusses Labor Day, School Year, Opiod Vigil
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about events taking place Labor Day weekend, the beginning of the school year, and a recent vigil held at Massasoit Community College. Sullivan Discusses Reduced Transit Fares, Doug Flutie Day, Ukraine Flag Raising Brockton Youth Family Fun Day
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday.
Labor Day is traditionally a busy travel day, although this year things may be a little different. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News which day he expects will be the busiest. He also says travel won’t just be limited to cars and planes. Schieldrop says most folks will be staying relatively close to home. […]
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.
Andrea Lyman, President of SAG-AFTRA New England, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the ongoing strike and their Labor Day Breakfast and Rally.
The 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 […]
Peter 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.
Steve Tolman, President of the Massachusetts AFL–CIO, spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about the state of the Labor Movement.