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Mayfield's newest mural a tribute to garment industry

Dec 13, 2021 at 12:25 pm by admin

June 14, 2012 (Mayfield, KY) The second mural in the new series of murals planned by Mayor Teresa Cantrell will be completed this Saturday. The mural will be located on the w.... Read More

"We should not have to beg for services for our people"

Oct 30, 2021 at 12:03 pm by admin

County to send formal protest to Dr. Stack's office (State Department of Health) in regard to Purchase District Health Department not providing services for citizens here By G.... Read More

Got a message for Senator McConnell? Slip it under his door

Jul 31, 2020 at 07:40 pm by admin

(Paducah KY) - On Thursday, Western Kentucky union leader Jeff Wiggins went to Senator Mitch McConnell's Paducah office to deliver a letter. The Majority Leader was still in.... Read More

AFL/CIO endorses McGrath

Jul 25, 2020 at 11:12 am by admin

As expected, the Kentucky State AFL-CIO endorsed Democrat Amy McGrath for the U.S. Senate on Thursday. "She has pledged her support for working people and unions and her oppo.... Read More

Fancy Farm 2019: Labor Luncheon labor and educators have common goal

Aug 15, 2019 at 02:44 pm by admin

The brothers in organized labor met their sisters in KEA, the un-union, at the Labor Luncheon in Paducah on Friday, August 2nd. It may be the first time ever that teachers, re.... Read More

Labor makes its final argument in the Purchase

Nov 02, 2018 at 03:44 pm by admin

Labor union members and educators and their supporters turned out by the thousands for a rally in Paducah Convention Center on Saturday October 27th That was the same day tha.... Read More

House Bill 252: Unemployment benefits cut by almost 1/2 if passed

Feb 13, 2018 at 02:11 pm by admin

When a job is lost through no fault of the worker, unemployment insurance provides a safety net until the worker becomes employed again. If the Republican controlled General A.... Read More

Labor Parade - unions turn out in Paducah

Sep 06, 2017 at 03:03 pm by admin

Organized labor marched in an hour-long parade through downtown Paducah on Labor Day. Floats, flatbeds, big trucks, fancy cars and the Shriners made a long line on a perfect S.... Read More

Now What? Where do Women's Marchers go from here

Jan 24, 2017 at 10:31 am by admin

That buzzy euphoric feeling inspired in millions that participated in the 600 plus Women's Marches is beginning to dissipate. All over the world, participants are asking thems.... Read More

Victory Lap- Bluegrass Institute takes credit for labor bills

Jan 23, 2017 at 03:36 pm by admin

Dear ****, If you're following the Kentucky General Assembly on Twitter or Facebook (#kyga17), then you know that last week was historic. Four of the seven bills passed and.... Read More

Seven Days in January - General Assembly slams through seven bills

Jan 10, 2017 at 02:42 pm by admin

Republicans controlling the Kentucky General Assembly had a busy week making good on campaign promises. This is the first time that Republicans have been in charge in 95 years.... Read More

"Where Nice Matters" - Greg's Market offers old fashioned service

Aug 30, 2016 at 02:17 pm by admin

(Clinton, KY) - With the Labor Day Weekend approaching, it seems a good time to sit down with a small town employer. Our friend, Greg Godby, was the logical choice. He owns a.... Read More

Stumbo sponsored minimum wage bill moves to House

Mar 11, 2016 at 12:08 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--A proposal to raise the state minimum wage to $8.10 an hour this August has cleared the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee. The version of House Bill 278 ap.... Read More

Winning in Christian and Trigg County - Hard work, cooperation and a surprise robocaller

Mar 10, 2016 at 04:03 pm by admin

Before Tuesday's special election to fill two House seats vacated by Democratic legislators lured away by Governor Bevin and two GOP seats open because of victories last Novem.... Read More

Judge strikes down right to work ordinance

Feb 04, 2016 at 10:29 am by admin

Federal Judge David J. Hale issued an order dated February 3, 2016 striking down Hardin County's right to work county ordinance. The District Judge said that only states may o.... Read More