August 2, 2013 By Marc Bussanich Bronx, NY—The state comptroller's office recently released a report about economic development in the Bronx, highlighting the growth of businesses and private and public
July 29, 2013 By Marc Bussanich New York, NY—In late May Walmart workers struck over poor working conditions, erratic scheduling assignments and a lack of comprehensive health benefits. Nineteen workers
July 26, 2013 By Marc Bussanich Huntington, Long Island—The Long Island Federation of Labor convened for its 19th Constitutional Convention on Tuesday, July 23 to chart the course of Long
July 25, 2013 By Marc Bussanich New York, NY—Mayoral candidate John Liu was endorsed by the New York contingent of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees at
July 24, 2013 By Marc Bussanich Washington, DC—Leo W. Gerard, international president of the United Steelworkers, said that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is misleading the public by claiming that toll
July 22, 2013 By Marc Bussanich New York, NY—The members of the 120,000-member strong 32BJ SEIU property services union work as doormen, porters, handymen, security officers and window cleaners but
July 19, 2013 By Marc Bussanich Brooklyn, NY—State Senator Eric Adams believes he’s the best candidate for Brooklyn Borough President because he’s gained valuable insights into the needs of everyday
July 16, 2013 By Marc Bussanich Brooklyn, NY—Nurses and healthcare workers rallied outside SUNY Downstate Medical Center to save three hospitals in Brooklyn from closing as the SUNY board met
July 14, 2013 By Marc Bussanich Bronx, NY—Elected officials, clergy, community groups and union organizers stood with car wash workers on Saturday outside the Wash and Lube car wash in
July 12, 2013 By Marc Bussanich New York, NY–In January school bus drivers with the Amalgamated Transportation Union Local 1181 went on strike to protest the Bloomberg administration’s striking out
