At the fitting location of the Fireman’s Memorial in Manhattan’s Riverside Park, twelve FDNY members were honored on Thursday, Oct. 12. All had died within the past year. The department
One the first day that the popular Wegmans grocery chain opened its doors in Manhattan, members of the United Food and Commercial Workers union were there to remind the regional
EmblemHelath and LaborPress held their annual Heroes of Labor on October 11 to honor four exceptional union leaders at Lower Manhattan’s 55 Water Street. The theme of the 11th year
It is with a mix of emotions that I announce my retirement as the President of our esteemed union effective December 31, 2023. After careful consideration and reflection, I have
In 2021, workers at the Jewish Museum in NYC voted to organize with Local 2110 UAW. At that time, the Local’s organizing efforts were sweeping through major cultural institutions in
A new report just published by Museums Moving Forward, an advocacy group, has found that art museum employees in the U.S. face a host of financial and professional challenges. Of
Over 112 years after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the historic tragedy that acted as a catalyst in the U.S. workers’ rights and safety protections, a coalition dedicated to honoring
New York, NY – Tanya Hatcher, Vice President, District Council 37 AFSCME Local 371, has been described as being “a voice for the voiceless.” One impetus for this laudable role
New York, NY – James Shillitto, President, UWUA Local 1-2 came up in the ranks of his profession, and his extensive experience has been a boon to his members. He
New York, NY – Dean Devita is President, National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO), 32BJ, SEIU. He became President of the NCFO on October 1, 2020. He also serves
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