Costco is the third largest retailer in the world. Their profits are almost shocking: $6.3 billion in 2023, net. And yet it continues to short-change its employees, bringing closer and
Washington, DC – The Teamsters have launched the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history. This nationwide action follows Amazon’s repeated refusal to negotiate with Teamsters. “If your package is
Big gains have taken place in Michigan as well as Indiana, where workers have ratified new contracts. They are employed at two railroads, and are represented by the Brotherhood of
New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement in response to the New York Court of Appeals ruling that rejected shifting retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan: “Today’s
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Juan Estrada as a Special Representative for the IAM Rail Division. Estrada was hired as a Locomotive Machinist with Union Pacific Railroad in
New York – NYC has announced a five-year contract agreement with the Doctors Council SEIU. This agreement will cover approximately 500 city employees, including NYC Health + Hospitals and New York
New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16.50-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15.50-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State. “Putting money back in your
Following a gruesome attack on a subway conductor earlier this year, and others which did not receive the same amount of media attention, a woman has shed some positive light
9,600 RN’s in Southern Michigan have joined with the powerful Teamsters. They encompass workers at nine different hospitals. Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien didn’t mince words when he called out
REI, the so-called “co-op,” an outdoor gear company, which cultivates a progressive image for its customers, finds itself in a conflict with its workers again. Workers there had formed a
Amtrak has set a historic milestone with an all-time ridership record of 32.9 million passengers during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. “This milestone would not have been possible without the outstanding
Henry Garrido was reelected to his fourth, three-year term as District Council 37 Executive Director. DC 37 is the largest public employee union in New York City, and in total
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is a Trump appointee, and as such, he is down with the plan to privatize almost everything on earth, and that includes the USPS. Most of
The duties of a home health care worker are arduous and draining. Most are egregiously underpaid. Home-care staffing agencies are allowed to pay these workers 13 hours for 24-hour shifts.
Amazon workers across the country are at war with Amazon. They are exhausted by their day-to-day battles against low wages, long hours, and limited benefits. Amazon has responded to the
In a blatant blitz of union-busting, Costco has escalated its attack on workers’ rights. Like other corporations such as Starbucks and REI “Co-op” the outdoor gear store with multiple locations,
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has released a statement regarding the nomination of Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary. Although Shuler spoke of Chaven-DeRemer’s pro-labor record, Shuler made the point that
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is filing unfair labor practice against Amazon after an Amazon employee was verbally assaulted, and was the victim of homophobic slurs in Queens, NY. The
Despite his campaign pitch for the votes those in unions, Trump is gunning for workers, particularly the federal workforce, which, on the advice of friends and so-called co-chiefs of various
New York – New York’s first professional soccer-specific stadium and Major League Soccer’s (MLS) first fully-electric stadium across the nation now in Willets Point, Queens. “We are breaking ground on Etihad
New York, NY – On Monday morning, October 28, 2024 at the Hilton Hotel, 1335 Sixth Aven at an ABNY event, NYC First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer discussed the Gansevoort Square
A group of workers who do the unheralded work of cleaning airplanes, removing trash, and helping those in wheelchairs, have had enough of their low pay, that for some of
Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund that owns nearly 200 newspapers, including the Daily News, is now the target of a lawsuit by the NewsGuild of New York, and The
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a Biden administration rule that would have expanded access to overtime for millions of salaried workers. Biden, has made numerous attempts to live
The notorious group of buildings, also known as the “projects” in New York City, have been known for decades for their unlivable conditions for residents, including rats, no heat, collapsing
Trump, in his last term, trumpeted his desire to privatize the United States Postal Service. He began that process by appointing a know-nothing Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, a man who
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is declaring victory for all as a result of a recent NLRB ruling. The infamous mandatory captive audience “meetings” – where employees
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 9 hosted a workshop led by a community offshore wind developer on Nov. 20 to expose high school students
Brightline, a Florida railroad, lost its attempt to delay a union election, when the National Mediation Board ruled that Brightline was subject to the Railway Labor Act. The NMB’s ruling
New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams on November 21, 2024, has announced an historic agreement with the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York (BCTC)
On November 21, hundreds of striking hotel workers and their supporters held a march to the high-end Palace Hotel, where they demonstrated for better wages as well as working conditions.
Long Island, NY – Several union leaders, republican senators along with those representing community organizations, held a press conference on November 18, 2024 in opposition to the Congestion Pricing initiative.
Something that once seemed impossible – taking on behemoth Amazon, a company that is notorious for its union-busting practices – has continued to spread and grow in multiple states. In
Spirit Airlines has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. This development does not mean Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations or reducing
New York, NY – F. Christophe Silvera is the Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 808 in Long Island City, New York. Local 808 represents a diverse group of
New York, NY – Carolyn Rinaldi, Chief of Staff at ATU Local 1181-1061, is an individual who, over her diversified career, has worked hard to bring about positive change in
New York, NY – Jarvis Brown is President CSEA Region 1 Long Island. While in his initial position as a sanitation worker, he began to exhibit the character and qualities
New York, NY – Vincent Alu is Business Manager LiUNA Local 66. His interest in what was to become his career came early, as his mother and grandmother were both
Boeing workers who are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract offer on Sept. 8. The next step was a strike early
NYPD police want to get out. An academic survey has found high rates of cops actively looking to leave, and multiple reasons for the planned exodus. The most cited reasons
Proposition 2 has been passed in New York City. What it means is that street vendors, most of whom are operating without a license, which are generally denied, are now
“Scabby the Rat” is well-known and well-used by unions. The gigantic rat which can be seen on New York streets has been used to call out companies and corporations as
While under the Biden administration many unions enjoyed big new contracts as well as organizing victories, now that Trump is in office for a second time, the outlook for them
To all the Men and Women who have served the country Honorably whether in war or peace time, I wish you a Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your
Construction laborers who are unionized are asking for set wage requirements for city-funded housing projects. The Adams administration has, not surprisingly given his administration’s attempted money-grab at city retirees’ promised
Costco is the third largest retailer in the world. Their profits are almost shocking: $6.3 billion in 2023, net. And yet it continues to short-change its employees, bringing closer and […]
Washington, DC – The Teamsters have launched the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history. This nationwide action follows Amazon’s repeated refusal to negotiate with Teamsters. “If your package is […]
Big gains have taken place in Michigan as well as Indiana, where workers have ratified new contracts. They are employed at two railroads, and are represented by the Brotherhood of […]
New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement in response to the New York Court of Appeals ruling that rejected shifting retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan: “Today’s […]
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Juan Estrada as a Special Representative for the IAM Rail Division. Estrada was hired as a Locomotive Machinist with Union Pacific Railroad in […]
New York – NYC has announced a five-year contract agreement with the Doctors Council SEIU. This agreement will cover approximately 500 city employees, including NYC Health + Hospitals and New York […]
New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16.50-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15.50-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State. “Putting money back in your […]
Following a gruesome attack on a subway conductor earlier this year, and others which did not receive the same amount of media attention, a woman has shed some positive light […]
9,600 RN’s in Southern Michigan have joined with the powerful Teamsters. They encompass workers at nine different hospitals. Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien didn’t mince words when he called out […]
REI, the so-called “co-op,” an outdoor gear company, which cultivates a progressive image for its customers, finds itself in a conflict with its workers again. Workers there had formed a […]
Amtrak has set a historic milestone with an all-time ridership record of 32.9 million passengers during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. “This milestone would not have been possible without the outstanding […]
Henry Garrido was reelected to his fourth, three-year term as District Council 37 Executive Director. DC 37 is the largest public employee union in New York City, and in total […]
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is a Trump appointee, and as such, he is down with the plan to privatize almost everything on earth, and that includes the USPS. Most of […]
The duties of a home health care worker are arduous and draining. Most are egregiously underpaid. Home-care staffing agencies are allowed to pay these workers 13 hours for 24-hour shifts. […]
Amazon workers across the country are at war with Amazon. They are exhausted by their day-to-day battles against low wages, long hours, and limited benefits. Amazon has responded to the […]
In a blatant blitz of union-busting, Costco has escalated its attack on workers’ rights. Like other corporations such as Starbucks and REI “Co-op” the outdoor gear store with multiple locations, […]
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has released a statement regarding the nomination of Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary. Although Shuler spoke of Chaven-DeRemer’s pro-labor record, Shuler made the point that […]
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is filing unfair labor practice against Amazon after an Amazon employee was verbally assaulted, and was the victim of homophobic slurs in Queens, NY. The […]
Despite his campaign pitch for the votes those in unions, Trump is gunning for workers, particularly the federal workforce, which, on the advice of friends and so-called co-chiefs of various […]
New York – New York’s first professional soccer-specific stadium and Major League Soccer’s (MLS) first fully-electric stadium across the nation now in Willets Point, Queens. “We are breaking ground on Etihad […]
New York, NY – On Monday morning, October 28, 2024 at the Hilton Hotel, 1335 Sixth Aven at an ABNY event, NYC First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer discussed the Gansevoort Square […]
A group of workers who do the unheralded work of cleaning airplanes, removing trash, and helping those in wheelchairs, have had enough of their low pay, that for some of […]
Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund that owns nearly 200 newspapers, including the Daily News, is now the target of a lawsuit by the NewsGuild of New York, and The […]
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a Biden administration rule that would have expanded access to overtime for millions of salaried workers. Biden, has made numerous attempts to live […]
The notorious group of buildings, also known as the “projects” in New York City, have been known for decades for their unlivable conditions for residents, including rats, no heat, collapsing […]
Trump, in his last term, trumpeted his desire to privatize the United States Postal Service. He began that process by appointing a know-nothing Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, a man who […]
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is declaring victory for all as a result of a recent NLRB ruling. The infamous mandatory captive audience “meetings” – where employees […]
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 9 hosted a workshop led by a community offshore wind developer on Nov. 20 to expose high school students […]
Brightline, a Florida railroad, lost its attempt to delay a union election, when the National Mediation Board ruled that Brightline was subject to the Railway Labor Act. The NMB’s ruling […]
New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams on November 21, 2024, has announced an historic agreement with the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York (BCTC) […]
On November 21, hundreds of striking hotel workers and their supporters held a march to the high-end Palace Hotel, where they demonstrated for better wages as well as working conditions. […]
Long Island, NY – Several union leaders, republican senators along with those representing community organizations, held a press conference on November 18, 2024 in opposition to the Congestion Pricing initiative. […]
Something that once seemed impossible – taking on behemoth Amazon, a company that is notorious for its union-busting practices – has continued to spread and grow in multiple states. In […]
Spirit Airlines has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. This development does not mean Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations or reducing […]
New York, NY – F. Christophe Silvera is the Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 808 in Long Island City, New York. Local 808 represents a diverse group of […]
New York, NY – Carolyn Rinaldi, Chief of Staff at ATU Local 1181-1061, is an individual who, over her diversified career, has worked hard to bring about positive change in […]
New York, NY – Jarvis Brown is President CSEA Region 1 Long Island. While in his initial position as a sanitation worker, he began to exhibit the character and qualities […]
New York, NY – Vincent Alu is Business Manager LiUNA Local 66. His interest in what was to become his career came early, as his mother and grandmother were both […]
Boeing workers who are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract offer on Sept. 8. The next step was a strike early […]
NYPD police want to get out. An academic survey has found high rates of cops actively looking to leave, and multiple reasons for the planned exodus. The most cited reasons […]
Proposition 2 has been passed in New York City. What it means is that street vendors, most of whom are operating without a license, which are generally denied, are now […]
“Scabby the Rat” is well-known and well-used by unions. The gigantic rat which can be seen on New York streets has been used to call out companies and corporations as […]
While under the Biden administration many unions enjoyed big new contracts as well as organizing victories, now that Trump is in office for a second time, the outlook for them […]
To all the Men and Women who have served the country Honorably whether in war or peace time, I wish you a Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your […]
Construction laborers who are unionized are asking for set wage requirements for city-funded housing projects. The Adams administration has, not surprisingly given his administration’s attempted money-grab at city retirees’ promised […]
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