December 5, 2011By Bob HennellyEarly last Sunday morning, after the NYPD’s forcible removal of protesters at Zuccotti Park, the scene was very cold and surreal. As the Brookfield Properties’ holiday
December 5, 2011By Harry Kelber For 30 years, in torrid summers and freezing winters, in hurricanes, snowstorms, and sub-zero weather, this indominateable woman lives in a small patch in front of
December 4, 2011By Marc Bussanich, LaborPress City ReporterGerald Schultz, Photo Editor High unemployment, stagnant wages, bipartisan bickering blocking more stimulus dollars for job creation and the very wealthy earning more and
December 2, 2011Around Town – By Neal TepelAfter a year of intense negotiations, 13 Locals of the UFCW/RWDSU representing some 36,000 union members from Maryland to Connecticut have concluded negotiations
December 2, 2011By Marc Bussanich, LaborPress City ReporterIn the nation’s capital the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was the focal point of a forum at AFL-CIO headquarters, a debate and
November 30, 2011By Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg“Three years ago, we identified neighborhoods across our city that lacked something many New Yorkers take for granted: Grocery stores that stock fresh produce
November 30, 2011By Marc Bussanich, LaborPress City Reporter As the year winds down, multiple unions in the city are currently negotiating with their employers for new contracts. The outcome will determine
November 28, 2011By Ed Koch My impression from reading the newspapers reporting on the efforts of Occupy Wall Street, as well as seeing a number of television newscasts depicting
November 28, 2011By Harry KelberWatching the daily reports of the economic crisis in Europe and the turmoil of financial markets in Asia, most American workers have hardly any idea of
November 27, 2011By Bendix AndersonNew York City Council member Gale Brewer walks on picket lines and works to pass tough new construction safety laws. So union volunteers were happy to
