WHAT IS THE LABOR GUILD?
The Labor Guild, an agency of the Archdiocese of Boston (RCAB), is a membership organization of over 1800 individuals, organizations and institutions involved in all aspects of labor-management relations. We promote good order and justice in today’s workplace by inspiring, motivating and helping men and women to act with conscience, know-how and courage in labor-management relations. Welcome!
Since 1945, the Guild has provided over 50,000 students and working practitioners with… MORE
“IF MEN AND WOMEN HAVE A RIGHT TO CAPITALIZE THEIR IDEAS AND THE RESOURCES OF THEIR COUNTRY, THEN THAT IMPLIES THE RIGHT OF MEN AND WOMEN TO CAPITALIZE THEIR LABOR.” — FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
THE GUILD SCHOOL—FALL 2019
Classes begin September 9 and run Mondays through November 4. Check out course listings and register here!
LABORWRITES—THE GUILD BLOG
Public Sector Unions Back Legislation to Address Janus vs. AFSCME Ruling
Union members packed the hearing room on Beacon Hill on Tuesday, as the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development took public comment on pending legislation. Steve Tolman, president of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, took to the stand, flanked by dozens of labor...
Workers Memorial Day: Pray for the Dead; Fight like Hell for the Living
On Friday, April 26th members of the Massachusetts labor movement gathered in front of the State House to commemorate Workers Memorial Day. The event, hosted by the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health(MassCosh), echoed the words of labor leader...
Labor Guild Youth Caucus backs Fair Share Amendment
By Henry De Groot Hearing on the Fair Share legislation On Thursday, Labor Guild Youth Caucus members were at the State House for the Fair Share Bill Hearing. The Raise Up MA coalition successfully organized to back the public hearing as the Joint Committee on Revenue...
Labor Guild Welcomes David Kowalski as New Executive Director
By Henry DeGroot The Labor Guild is pleased to introduce David Kowalski as our new executive director. With years of service to the labor movement in Massachusetts, and over three decades of involvement with the Labor Guild of Boston, Dave brings valuable leadership...
Young Workers’ Workshop: A Second Successful Year
This Winter, the Labor Guild Young Workers’ Caucus is hosting its second annual “Young Workers’ Workshop” series. The workshop series is underway, and 2019 is proving to be another successful year. The caucus has organized this workshop series as part of its mission...
Winter 2019 – Building Trades Issues & Strategies Workshop
The Labor Guild and Massachusetts Building Trades Council are proud to bring you the Building Trades Issues and Strategies workshop series. This workshop series is designed for all Building Trades Union Members interested in becoming more active and gaining skills and...
Winter 2019 – Young Workers’ Workshop
The Labor Guild and the Labor Guild Youth Caucus are proud to present the Young Workers' Winter Workshop series. This free four-part event is aimed at millennial workers in the Boston area who are looking to get more involved in the labor movement. The workshop topics...
A Harsh and Frigid Welcome at Boston College
A delegation including clergy, regional labor leaders, and faith and community-based organizations, gathered on the Boston College campus on the morning of December 7th to deliver a petition to President Father Leahy urging that bargaining being...
CGA NOMINATIONS END FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2019 Cushing-Gavin Awards is Friday, August 30 at 12:00 EDT.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
GUILD PROGRAMS
2019 Fall Term Courses!
Mondays, September 9 – November 4, 2019
Archdiocese Pastoral Center, Braintree
Our fall term course listings are here! Check them out and register below. Note that these courses are subject to change. If you have any questions, please email office@laborguild.com or call 781-340-7887.
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