WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka died suddenly on August 5, apparently of a heart attack. A former coal miner from western Pennsylvania who became head of the United Mine Workers
New York, NY – Every year, the Legislature considers dozens of bills to change the Workers’ Compensation Law that are proposed by business, labor, attorneys, health care providers, individuals, and others.
NEW YORK, N.Y.—With New York State’s moratorium on evictions during the COVID-19 epidemic scheduled to expire August 31, more than 800,000 households are so far behind in their rent that
New York, NY – Congressional representatives are being urged to support federal funding for public transit operations throughout the city. Public officials, riders, workers and advocates rallied at the 86th
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Male New York City municipal employees have a median salary $21,600 higher than women, according to a report on pay equity the City Council issued August 2, while
ATLANTA, Ga.—Saying that “the evidence demonstrates” Amazon interfered with the “conditions necessary to conduct a fair election,” a National Labor Relations Board hearing officer recommended Aug. 2 that her boss
New York, NY – Sad news struck the Hudson Yards on July 29, when a 14 year-old boy jumped from the development’s centerpiece structure to his death. This is the
New York, NY – With Covid spiking again and the death toll topping well over 610,000, pro-Medicare for All marchers hoping to light a fire under passive House progressives could
New York, NY – Essential workers face immense mental and emotional challenges brought on by the Covid-19 shutdown —now is the time to make sure they get all the support that they
New York, NY – Help — in the form of the Better Care Better Jobs Act — could finally be on the way for the more than 800,000 Americans across
