June 13, 2011By Kismet BarksdaleOver one million people, many union members, marched in the 54th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade Sunday June 13, 2011 in Manhattan. Thousands marched on Fifth
June 13, 2011By Abigail B. Mitchell On Wednesday June 8th, members of the Building Congress gathered at the New York Hilton for their annual Construction Industry Breakfast Forum. Kenneth Adams,
June 9, 2011By Dick MeisterA miner’s life is like a sailor’s ‘Board a ship to cross the waves Every day his life’s in danger Still he ventures being brave Traditional
June 8, 2011By Lillian Roberts, Executive Director District Council 37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO As we start economic bargaining amid the worst attacks in my lifetime on public services and the workers
June 6, 2011By Kismet Barksdale & Stephanie West Over 15,000 New Yorkers gathered Friday June 3rd at New York City Hall to protest Mike Bloomberg’s planned closing of 20 fire
June 6, 2011 “I applaud Governor Cuomo for suspending New York State’s participation in the “Secure Communities” program, pending a review of the program’s goals and methods. While supporters of the
June 6, 2011“I commend Governor Cuomo for suspending New York’s participation in the federal Secure Communities Program and thank the Assembly’s Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force for calling attention to this
June 3, 2011By Harry KelberObama administration officials are increasing their crackdown on employers who hire illegal immigrants. Last year, the Immigration and Enforcement Department (ICE) started 2,740 workplace investigations, in
