Lynn Alpert

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

Published Weekly Since 1937

With so much information out there about cholesterol, it can get confusing. One thing is clear, though: High levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL (sometimes known as “bad” cholesterol), can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke and other health concerns. So, it’s important you keep that LDL under control. Cleveland Clinic preventative cardiologist Leslie […]

By ANGELA PATTERSON CVS Health Women’s health is something I hold close to my heart. Not only because I’m a woman, but because after working in health care for many years, I’ve seen the challenges women face when trying to access care. Women face unique health concerns — some of which are more pressing than […]

Francis Anthony Finocchiaro, Jr., a 39-year member of Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), passed away Feb, 6, 2023 at his Crystal City home at age 68. Brother Finocchiaro was a retired (LUINA) construction laborer. He was a member of Laborers Local 42 from 1984 through 1994 and a member of Laborers Local 110 […]

The Regina V. Polk Women’s Labor Leadership Conference is now accepting applications for its 2023 program scheduled for May 17-21. The event is a multi-day, participatory conference for working women which creates an open and invigorating space for rank-and-file union activists and community leaders to learn from skilled instructors and one another. It is run […]

Jefferson City – About a dozen members from UAW Local 2250 attended a rally on the steps of the Missouri Capitol Feb. 7 as the legislature heard testimony against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill currently under consideration by the state. UAW member Kim Davis (standing to the left of Local 2250 Vice President Shawn Jennings-Kohrs […]

Following are the endorsements of the St. Louis Labor Council for the St. Louis Primary Election March 7 and area municipal elections on April 4. * denotes incumbent. ST. LOUIS CITY LABOR CLUB ST. LOUIS BOARD OF ALDERMAN President Megan Green Ward 1 Anne Schweitzer Ward 2 Tom Oldenburg Ward 3 Shane Cohn Ward […]

PART 1: THE ECONOMY By ED FINKELSTEIN Publisher Emeritus In his bold, impactful State of the Union speech last week, President Joe Biden “… puts working people first. Instead of catering to the wealthy and well-connected, the President declared that workers are America’s backbone and good union jobs are the keystone of an economy that […]