St. Louis Union Organizing Gains Steam

KSKD Channel 5 describes the growing unionization movement in St .Louis.  The StL has always been a labor stronghold but it’s getting stronger as St. Louis labor leaders report unprecedented interest in unions.

“We have more activity now than I have had in my 34 years on staff. It’s unbelievable,” UFCW Local 655 President David Cook said.

 

Cook’s union added new members Monday when Root 66 medical marijuana dispensary voted to join the group.

 

“When you have some victories, people gain real wage increases and protection on the job, you are going to see more people flocking to the movement or taking to the street to demand that their jobs are recognized,” Cook said.

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