April 16, 2015 By Joe Maniscalco Brooklyn, NY – This week, the latest salvo in the battle to establish a $15 minimum wage was launched in conjunction with a new report
April 15, 2015 By Joe Maniscalco Brooklyn, NY – Calling the establishment of a $15 an hour minimum wage an "economic imperative," NYC Scott Stringer on Tuesday released a new report
April 14, 2015 By Joe Maniscalco New York, NY – Low wages well south of $15 an hour are just one of the reasons why so many workers are finding
April 10, 2015 LaborPress Staff New York, NY – This year’s May Day Rally is expected to put income inequality and its corrosive effects on our society into focus like never
April 9, 2015 By Joe Maniscalco New York, NY – The union representing New York City’s school crossing guards says there aren’t nearly enough trained monitors to keep kids safe in
April 8, 2015 By Neal Tepel Washington, DC – As Congress prepares to consider Trade Promotion Authority – also known as Fast Track – the AFL-CIO, their affiliates and community allies,
April 8, 2015 By Christine Owens Executive Director, National Employment Law Project The April 1, announcement by McDonald’s that it is raising wages by $1 over local minimum wage rates
April 7, 2015 By Terry O'Sullivan, LIUNA General President Washington, DC – On April 4, we marked a truly dark day in the history of our nation and our
April 6, 2015 By Joe Maniscalco New York, NY – Building tradespeople and fast food workers tired of ongoing exploitation faced potential arrest inside a Midtown McDonald’s this weekend, calling for
April 6, 2015 By Joe Maniscalco Brooklyn, NY – This morning, eight striking car wash workers at the Vegas Auto Spa in Park Slope are expected to return to work for the
