Addie L. Wyatt wasn’t just a Labor Leader—she was a revolution wrapped in grit, determination, and a deep sense of justice. Born in 1924 in Mississippi and raised in Chicago, she turned a life shaped by discrimination into a relentless fight for equality. She didn’t ask for a seat at the table—she built the table and demanded everyone get a fair share.
The first TWU Local 556 Virtual Town Hall for 2025 will be held today at 1100 Central Time. Town Hall Meetings are not official Membership Meetings, and no official Union Business will occur.
Even wonder how Senior Pay (more commonly referred to as “A” pay) is actually applied to our Payroll? When do you get Senior Pay? When is “A” pay not applied? This week’s Fast Fact Friday is all about Senior Pay.
After the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States Congress began developing standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification (ID) cards to enhance security and prevent identity fraud. In 2005, the REAL ID Act was passed. This federal law mandates that state-issued ID cards meet specific requirements to be accepted for accessing secure facilities and boarding commercial flights. Through the years, the program has been delayed due to some states taking longer to implement the changes.
Mary Harris “Mother” Jones wasn’t just a labor activist—she was a force of nature who struck fear into the hearts of America’s most powerful industrialists. Dubbed the “most dangerous woman in America, ” her unrelenting crusade for workers’ rights made her an unforgettable historical figure. Born in 1837 in County Cork, Ireland, and later immigrating to the United States, Mother Jones blank turned personal heartbreak into a burning passion for justice.
