Aimed at frightening and confusing federal employees, President Trump has issued an executive order targeting union contracts in the federal government. “Federal employees should know that approved union contracts are
Washington DC — AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to pause all federal aid: “The effect of the current president’s unlawful pause
Washington, DC – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported a new low for union membership in 2024. The percentage of union members in 2024 has decreased from 10% in
“President Trump’s decision to freeze federal funding for vital programs that has disrupted Medicaid and early childhood education, while threatening food assistance and other services for Americans, is irresponsible and
Atlantic Theater Company workers in Chelsea, Manhattan, are threatening to strike if they don’t reach a deal on a first contract. They unionized with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
New York, NY – Workers at Democracy Works, a nonpartisan voter education organization, ratified their first labor contract with the News Media Guild. The pact, guarantees yearly pay raises, establishes
Teamsters Local 988, in Houston, TX, are readying themselves for a strike against Sysco, their employer. The workers deliver food and other products to schools, hospitals, and major restaurants. They
The fight continues. Municipal retirees, who were promised decades ago that they had the right to Medicare and Medigap upon retiring, have been pushed to switch to the far less
“Donald Trump began his presidency by signing executive orders that undermine public service workers’ voice on the job and the very principles of civil service which have been established for
International President Brian Bryant announced the appointment of Heather Hildebrand, formerly a District 60 Business Representative, to the position of Special Representative in the IAM Automotive Department. The appointment was
Repost Today, January 20, we celebrate one of the greatest activists and advocates for social justice in history: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s ardent advocacy for equality
Teamster Costco workers in Local 150, Local 174, and Local 853, are organizing practice picket lines as the Jan. 31 expiration of their contract with the behemoth chain store draws
20 years ago, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) split from the AFL-CIO, which is made up of 60 affiliated unions. Now, the SEIU and the AFL-CIO have announced they
Dello Russo Laser Vision, a nationally recognized leader in LASIK surgery, is dedicated to improving the lives of hardworking individuals, including the backbone of America’s workforce: union members. Known for
Picket lines full of employees of Kaiser Permanente have not produced changes in their employer’s refusal to meet their terms. In October, negotiations broke down, leaving over 1,700 mental health
The Transport Workers Union of America has applauded a $2 million fine that the Department of Transportation has levied on JetBlue. The airline has consistently delayed flights, and TWU International
Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, and REI, the outdoor gear company, all have workers that are advocating, as well as striking, for contracts that treat them well. For all their effort
An MTA worker, a station clearer, suffered two knife attacks on Jan. 2. This is just the latest in a long series of transit workers who have been the victims
The Doctors Council-Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have made it known that a strike, beginning Jan. 13, could go ahead if their employer, NYC Health + Hospitals, does not meet
FDNY EMS Local 2507, the union representing emergency response teams in New York City, has urged its members to no longer work in Midtown and Lower Manhattan. This potentially dire
It is likely a dark portent of things to come from the Trump administration, and his yes-men, for workers everywhere. In a particularly ugly move, Trump and Elon Musk, the
45,000 dockworkers who went on strike this past fall will go to the negotiating table again with port employers, vowing to strike again if port employers do not meet their demands.
Independence, Ohio – Workers at Utah Central Railway – a subsidiary of Patriot Rail have voted unanimously to unionize with the Teamsters. These new members are now part of the
When most people hear the name Chippendales, they think of male dancers whose object it is to entertain them, not workers in the usual sense of the word. But that
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has responded to the recent passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill, she said in a statement, rights a wrong of 40 years,
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is fighting, yet again, for a crucial component of their members’ work lives: safe-staffing levels. Although, after nurses around the nation voiced the
New York, NY — The National Labor and Management Conference (NLMC) was founded in 1978 by the Hon. Louis Levine, former New York State Commissioner of Labor and Industry, to
The Professional Staff Congress has a tentative contract agreement with the City University of New York (CUNY). The deal would cover about 30,000 faculty, adjuncts and other staff. If ratified,
Unions had supported three pieces of legislation, which now have been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The laws cover warehouse worker injury, car dealerships and their workers, and
At the end of September, Hilton hotel workers with the UNITE HERE Local 2 union in San Franciso began a strike. Now, they have approved a new union contract, which
Washington, DC — “We share in the entire country’s sadness at President Carter’s death. He was a man of incredible selflessness and decency, and he lived a life embodying the
IKEA, like many other companies, projects a progressive image, along with affordable prices. But 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), Local 1460, District 4,
The union Starbucks Workers United says that 98% of union baristas have voted to authorize a strike. In a press release, the union said that, in an effort to secure
Theft is increasing in stores everywhere, from high-end fashion shops to drugstores such as Rite-Aid, which closed down some retail establishments in Manhattan after continued major grabs of their products.
As the holiday season is upon us, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. This time of year is an
This December, students, teachers, and union workers gathered at P.S.19/M315 in Manhattan to celebrate a huge win for our communities and our planet: a new law is setting our city
A new book, Our (In)visible Work, by Janelle E. Wells, Ph.D, and Doreen MacAulay, Ph.D., brings to readers’ attention the cesspool of discrimination and strife that awaits Black peoples’ experience
Workers at the Times Tech Guild, represented by the NewsGuild of New York, have reached a tentative contract deal on a three-year contract, filled with positive changes for these important
Amazon has consistently refused, illegally, to recognize the union at two New York facilities – JFK8 and DBK4. The founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, is no longer the head of
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
Aimed at frightening and confusing federal employees, President Trump has issued an executive order targeting union contracts in the federal government. “Federal employees should know that approved union contracts are […]
Washington DC — AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to pause all federal aid: “The effect of the current president’s unlawful pause […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported a new low for union membership in 2024. The percentage of union members in 2024 has decreased from 10% in […]
“President Trump’s decision to freeze federal funding for vital programs that has disrupted Medicaid and early childhood education, while threatening food assistance and other services for Americans, is irresponsible and […]
Atlantic Theater Company workers in Chelsea, Manhattan, are threatening to strike if they don’t reach a deal on a first contract. They unionized with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage […]
New York, NY – Workers at Democracy Works, a nonpartisan voter education organization, ratified their first labor contract with the News Media Guild. The pact, guarantees yearly pay raises, establishes […]
Teamsters Local 988, in Houston, TX, are readying themselves for a strike against Sysco, their employer. The workers deliver food and other products to schools, hospitals, and major restaurants. They […]
The fight continues. Municipal retirees, who were promised decades ago that they had the right to Medicare and Medigap upon retiring, have been pushed to switch to the far less […]
“Donald Trump began his presidency by signing executive orders that undermine public service workers’ voice on the job and the very principles of civil service which have been established for […]
International President Brian Bryant announced the appointment of Heather Hildebrand, formerly a District 60 Business Representative, to the position of Special Representative in the IAM Automotive Department. The appointment was […]
Repost Today, January 20, we celebrate one of the greatest activists and advocates for social justice in history: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s ardent advocacy for equality […]
Teamster Costco workers in Local 150, Local 174, and Local 853, are organizing practice picket lines as the Jan. 31 expiration of their contract with the behemoth chain store draws […]
20 years ago, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) split from the AFL-CIO, which is made up of 60 affiliated unions. Now, the SEIU and the AFL-CIO have announced they […]
Dello Russo Laser Vision, a nationally recognized leader in LASIK surgery, is dedicated to improving the lives of hardworking individuals, including the backbone of America’s workforce: union members. Known for […]
Picket lines full of employees of Kaiser Permanente have not produced changes in their employer’s refusal to meet their terms. In October, negotiations broke down, leaving over 1,700 mental health […]
The Transport Workers Union of America has applauded a $2 million fine that the Department of Transportation has levied on JetBlue. The airline has consistently delayed flights, and TWU International […]
Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, and REI, the outdoor gear company, all have workers that are advocating, as well as striking, for contracts that treat them well. For all their effort […]
An MTA worker, a station clearer, suffered two knife attacks on Jan. 2. This is just the latest in a long series of transit workers who have been the victims […]
The Doctors Council-Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have made it known that a strike, beginning Jan. 13, could go ahead if their employer, NYC Health + Hospitals, does not meet […]
FDNY EMS Local 2507, the union representing emergency response teams in New York City, has urged its members to no longer work in Midtown and Lower Manhattan. This potentially dire […]
It is likely a dark portent of things to come from the Trump administration, and his yes-men, for workers everywhere. In a particularly ugly move, Trump and Elon Musk, the […]
45,000 dockworkers who went on strike this past fall will go to the negotiating table again with port employers, vowing to strike again if port employers do not meet their demands. […]
Independence, Ohio – Workers at Utah Central Railway – a subsidiary of Patriot Rail have voted unanimously to unionize with the Teamsters. These new members are now part of the […]
When most people hear the name Chippendales, they think of male dancers whose object it is to entertain them, not workers in the usual sense of the word. But that […]
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has responded to the recent passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill, she said in a statement, rights a wrong of 40 years, […]
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is fighting, yet again, for a crucial component of their members’ work lives: safe-staffing levels. Although, after nurses around the nation voiced the […]
New York, NY — The National Labor and Management Conference (NLMC) was founded in 1978 by the Hon. Louis Levine, former New York State Commissioner of Labor and Industry, to […]
The Professional Staff Congress has a tentative contract agreement with the City University of New York (CUNY). The deal would cover about 30,000 faculty, adjuncts and other staff. If ratified, […]
Unions had supported three pieces of legislation, which now have been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The laws cover warehouse worker injury, car dealerships and their workers, and […]
At the end of September, Hilton hotel workers with the UNITE HERE Local 2 union in San Franciso began a strike. Now, they have approved a new union contract, which […]
Washington, DC — “We share in the entire country’s sadness at President Carter’s death. He was a man of incredible selflessness and decency, and he lived a life embodying the […]
IKEA, like many other companies, projects a progressive image, along with affordable prices. But 320 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), Local 1460, District 4, […]
The union Starbucks Workers United says that 98% of union baristas have voted to authorize a strike. In a press release, the union said that, in an effort to secure […]
Theft is increasing in stores everywhere, from high-end fashion shops to drugstores such as Rite-Aid, which closed down some retail establishments in Manhattan after continued major grabs of their products. […]
As the holiday season is upon us, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. This time of year is an […]
This December, students, teachers, and union workers gathered at P.S.19/M315 in Manhattan to celebrate a huge win for our communities and our planet: a new law is setting our city […]
A new book, Our (In)visible Work, by Janelle E. Wells, Ph.D, and Doreen MacAulay, Ph.D., brings to readers’ attention the cesspool of discrimination and strife that awaits Black peoples’ experience […]
Workers at the Times Tech Guild, represented by the NewsGuild of New York, have reached a tentative contract deal on a three-year contract, filled with positive changes for these important […]
Amazon has consistently refused, illegally, to recognize the union at two New York facilities – JFK8 and DBK4. The founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, is no longer the head of […]
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 […]
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