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Protest Goodwill’s Sub-minimum Wages.

The Wichita / Hutchinson Labor Federation believes that all workers deserve fair wages and equal treatment under the law. Workers with disabilities are no exception. We encourage all working families to stand with the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas to protest the Goodwill and their practice of denying disabled workshop employees minimum wage. Read NFIB-KS’s statement…

Save the Date for Labor Day Picnic

The Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation, AFL-CIO would like to invite you to our Annual Labor  Day Picnic at the Machinists Hall, 3830 S. Meridian on Saturday, September 1st from noon-4:00 PM. This year we are joining with the IAM L.L. 839 car show, plus offering our usual free food, fun, prizes, and bingo! The event is…

Will the Real Peggy Elliott Stand Up?

What do we know about Peggy Elliott? We know that she is running for KS house in the 89th district, where she’s filed as a Democrat. We also know that she’s been a speaker at a Tea Party rally in Wichita, where she indicated her belief that “welfare is like slavery and free healthcare is…

Brownback’s Nuclear Tax Plan Explodes

There is nothing quite like seeing a sore loser in action, especially when this sore loser is threatening to put the citizens and the future of Kansas at risk. Today the Kansas Senate voted to keep a new version of Brownback’s tax plan in committee in order to seek further compromise between the House and…

Download the 2012 Workers Memorial Day Dinner Flyer

Every year the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces.  This year we the struggle continues to create good jobs in this country that are safe and healthy and to ensure the freedom of workers…

WHLF Endorses “Vote Yes for Wichita”

The Wichita / Hutchinson Labor Federation is pleased to announce our support and endorsement of the “Vote Yes for Wichita” campaign. The special election to be held on 2/28 will decide the future of the Ambassador Hotel project for downtown Wichita. Why do we support ”Vote Yes for Wichita” ? It’s simple… Jobs. The Ambassador Hotel project will…