Feeling Squeezed, PSC-CUNY Workers Fight Back
May 22, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco
New York, NY - Frustration levels were high outside the CUNY Research Foundation's 230 West 41st headquarters on Tuesday, as employees who have been working without a contract since last December hit the payment to protest what many view as management's increasing greed and hostility. (Watch Video)
DC 1707 Executive Director: ‘Savino Should Have Known Better’
May 21, 2013
By Marc Bussanich
New York, NY—The executive director of DC 1707, Raglan George Jr., said that State Senator Diane Savino didn’t consult with the union when she and State Senator Jeff Klein issued a report last week highlighting the high number of health code violations at day care centers throughout the city. Watch Video
Labor Jeers Stingy Con Ed; Pushes New Prevailing Wage Bill
May 21, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco
New York, NY - A new bill introduced in the State Assembly could soon have a big impact on the lives of underpaid contract security guards and cleaners working for utility giant Con Edison. (Watch Video)
1199SEIU to de Blasio: ‘Don’t Sweat It!’
May 21, 2013
By Marc Bussanich
New York, NY—George Gresham, President of SEIU1199, the largest union representing health care workers in the country, said at City Hall Monday that the union's128-member executive board didn’t have to sweat to endorse Bill de Blasio because they believe he’s the most progressive candidate for New York mayor. Watch Video
The "Ghetto" Tour Needs to be DeRailed
May 21, 2013
By Melissa Mark-Viverito NYC Council Member
On Sunday May 19th, I read an article in the New York Post about a company giving tours of the South Bronx that offer "a ride through a real New York City 'GHETTO.'" The tour spreads fear and lies about the South Bronx, portraying the area as a haven for poverty and crime. One tour guide even went so far as to mock Bronxites standing in line at a food pantry, which is simply despicable.
Comro to Honor Tom Murphy and Rochelle Mangual at June 13th Luncheon
May 21, 2013
By Neal Tepel
Retired former UFT political director Tom Murphy and recently elected president of the DC37 Retiree Chapter Rochelle Mangual will be honored at the annual COMRO end-of-year luncheon. The event is taking place on June 13th beginning 12 Noon at the UFT, 52 Broadway.
Speaker Sheldon Silver Remarks Monday, May 20, 2013 on Reforms to Assembly Policies Concerning Sexual Harassment
Posted on LaborPress May 20, 2013
"I have just come from Democratic Conference where we had an open and frank discussion of the JCOPE report, our mishandling of the original sexual harassment complaints, and how we should move forward from here.
Ricin on Two Suspicious Letters in Spokane Washington
May 20 2013
By Neal Tepel
Spokane, Washington - The Postal Service has informed the American Postal Workers Union and local postal workers on May 15 that preliminary lab tests indicated the presence of ricin on two suspicious letters in Spokane Washington. The letters are being analyzed and tested further for hazardous material.
Adams Gains Support for Bklyn BP
May 20, 2013
By Stephanie West
New York Communities for Change, one of New York’s largest social justice organizations with 45,000 members, announced its endorsement of Senator Eric Adams for Brooklyn Borough President, joining a long list of unions and dozens of elected officials backing Adams to be Brooklyn’s next leader.
Walmart's Abuses Highlighted on Website And Actions Across the Country
May 20, 2013
By Neal Tepel
Washington, DC - The Making Change at Walmart campaign and its coalition partners have launched a new website - www.ReallyWalmart.org - that highlights Walmart's abuses. The website, showcases video interviews of Walmart employees, community activists, environmentalists and others sharing experiences and concerns about Walmart.
San Francisco Concession Workers Authorize Strike
May 20, 2013
By Stephanie West
San Francisco, California - Concessions workers at the San Francisco Giants’ AT&T Park have authorize a strike. The 516 workers voted, approving a strike by 97%. The vote authorizes union leadership to call for any action including up to a five-day strike and a boycott of food and beverage at the park.
Metro North Proposal Will Benefit City
May 20, 2013
By Neal Tepel
Bronx, NY - Metro North expansion is predicted to create 5,400 new jobs, increase home values by up to $142,400 and add over a billion dollars in added business sales in the Bronx. The MTA Metro North proposal includes building four new Metro North stations in the East Bronx on current Amtrak lines, in Co-op City, Hunts Point, Morris Park and Parkchester.
Workplace Deaths Too High - Says AFLCIO
May 20, 2013
By Neal Tepel
Washington DC - A recent AFL-CIO report, "Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect," said in 2011, 4,693 workers were killed on the job and about 50,000 die every year from occupational diseases. The report noted that an average of 13 U.S. workers die on the job every day while an additional estimated 137 die each day from occupational diseases.
Victory Is Vowed In Trade Fair Lockout
May 18, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco
Queens, NY - The last nine weeks have been tough on the roughly 100 Trade Fair meat department employees locked out of their jobs since March 13. But on Friday, Ed Lynch of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, vowed that the many employees who helped Trade Fair CEO Farid “Frank” Jaber build his supermarket empire would be victorious (Watch Video).
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