New York, NY – Gig delivery workers have been officially “essential” since the COVID crisis began, but the multi-billion-dollar companies aren’t providing them the essential protections they need to stay safe and healthy. Food delivery companies pay as little as little as $2 a delivery far less than minimum wage. In fact, pay is so low…
New York, NY – AT&T plans to cut over 3,400 technician and clerical jobs across the country over the next few weeks. In addition, the company plans to permanently shutter over 250 AT&T Mobility and Cricket Wireless stores, impacting 1,300 retail jobs. Last year, controversial vulture hedge fund Elliott Management purchased a small stake in…
New York, NY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation (S.8189/A.10270) banning price gouging of personal protective equipment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many instances of price gouging, particularly of critical medical supplies. Masks and hand sanitizer that are desperately needed by hospitals and other health care facilities are regularly overcharged. This legislation will…
Long Island, NY – Without federal help, states are expecting even more layoffs in the coming weeks. One hundred days into the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown, almost all states and local municipalities have begun to reopen. Even New York City, the hardest-hit area in the country, has entered Phase 1 of reopening. Although the crisis…
Washington, D.C. – The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers’ General President Eric Dean issued the following statement in response to the nationwide protests: As a union, the Iron Workers have fought long and hard to overcome the discriminatory policies of the past and to create an environment of inclusion and fairness in…
Healthcare is an essential need for everyone. This is why union delegates take a strong position during contract negotiations. The same as physical health is important, mental health is equally significant because of the direct correlation between the two. Alongside physical health programs, companies, unions, and organizations are creating wellness initiatives to promote personal welfare…
New York, NY – RWDSU/UFCW Local 338 is comprised almost entirely of essential workers, a great many of them helping to keep New Yorkers fed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, workers, especially those in grocery stores, have not backed down. The nearly 100-year-old union representing them now hopes shoppers and companies will do…
Washington, DC – Peaceful protests by our neighbors exercising their first amendment rights across America are being interrupted by violence and unrest. In the middle of the challenges and turmoil, I am proud of our International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) fire fighters, paramedics, and EMTs who are once again proving their dedication to keeping…
The New York State Legislature has passed a bill that would provide additional benefits for the families of a public employees who died of COVID-19. The legislation, S.8427/A10528, would guarantee a benefits package to the family of any public employee who contracted this virus during the pandemic. “It is fitting that we planned to pass this…
WASHINGTON, DC – “The state of America today, further shattered by George Floyd’s murder, breaks every patriotic heart. The raw outrage we see in the streets comes as a pandemic has needlessly killed more than 100,000 of our loved ones and more than 40 million Americans are out of work, afraid they won’t be able to…
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