by Zachary Petroff | staff columnist April 7, 2022 I will never forget when one of my closest mentors and father figure gave me a brief tour of Akron, Ohio. It was the day before Thanksgiving, and the dealership we worked for was playing against our rival dealership in a “friendly” football game. As we drove through the desolate part of the city, he made … Continue reading A labor movement happening, prepare accordingly
Hannah Boucher | Staff Writer 03/19/20 As Lucia Secaida Del Cid lifted the 32-pound bucket of tomatoes over her shoulders, she thought to herself about her people — how they had come here for a better life. As she struggled to carry the weight, she was overcome with emotion. She was frustrated with the unfair wages and the unjust treatment of the workers. From March … Continue reading Mission trip to Florida inspires Duquesne students
Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer 09/06/2018 Pittsburgh has been marching to the beat of its own Labor Day Parade drum for over a century. The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and it didn’t take long for the festivities to catch on in Pittsburgh. For the past 37 years, Pittsburgh has been hosting the largest participating Labor … Continue reading Pittsburgh holds onto its Labor Day Parade history
By Julian Routh | News Editor U.S. Congressman Mike Doyle and United Steelworkers international Vice President Fred Redmond urged Duquesne earlier this week to recognize the adjunct faculty union. In a rally outside the federal building Monday afternoon, the two officials addressed issues of workers rights, particularly those allegedly violated by Pittsburgh health care provider UPMC. Doyle (D- Forest Hills) said Duquesne should “give [adjuncts] … Continue reading Doyle to Duquesne: Recognize the union
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