Coalition of Black Trade Unionists - CBTU Saint Louis Chapter

04/26/2026

For most of Jay Ozier's decades as a trade union activist in St. Louis, May Day came and went just like any other workday. A small fundraising breakfast for People’s World here, a few comrades and likeminded fellow workers gathered there—but nothing like the international working-class holiday c...

01/30/2026

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01/20/2026

Thank you to the St. Louis Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists for hosting an excellent & inspiring dinner tonight. The labor movement & Civil Rights movement have a long history of working together, for an ‘Injury to One is an Injury to All’.

01/20/2026

Thank you all for attending and celebrating the legacy of Dr King with us.

06/21/2025

03/16/2025

When our sisters & brothers are under attack, We Stand Up and Fight Back

03/13/2025

When workers are under attack, we stand with stand with our sisters & brothers and FIGHT BACK

02/16/2025

Come join us for a free black history month concert 2/22/25 convert begins at 3 pm

01/24/2025

01/21/2025

01/11/2025

MEETING LOCATION CHANGE

Due to the weather, this month’s meeting will be virtual. Please check your email for the link.

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1963

Dear CBTU members and friends,

Greetings and Happy New Year!

It’s a new year, and the time is now to join/renew your membership for 2024. If you are not able to attend the meeting, please contact Secretary Fay Davis, for membership applications.

CBTU's Mission is to "fight for social and economic justice for all" and "work within the framework of the trade union movement to maximize the strength and influence of black workers".

CBTU St. Louis Chapter membership meeting:
Sunday, January 12, 2025* @ 2:30pm
5585 Pershing Ave St. Louis MO 63112

CBTU, St. Louis chapter monthly meetings are held the first Sunday of each month.

This month’s agenda will include:

•United Negro college Fund (UNCF) Raffle report.

•Dr. MLK Human Rights Awards Banquet January 20, 2025.

CBTU St. Louis Women’s Committee will meet @5585 Pershing on 1/12/25* .

CBTU St. Louis Youth Committee will be serving chili for their fundraiser this month. Please bring your money to support.

Visit our CBTU International website, www.cbtu.org

Additional information & resources can be found in the Saint Louis Labor Tribune and the Saint Louis American Newspaper

Natashia Pickens, President CBTU-STL chapter