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June 22, 2012By Stephanie West Delegates to the 40th International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME), Thursday June 21, 2012 elected Lee A.

Merck Union Affiliates with OPEIU June 22, 2012 Around Town By Neal Tepel Merck Independent Union (MIU) in West Point, Pennsylvania has  voted to join the Office and Professional Employees

June 22, 2012By Marc Bussanich, LaborPress City Reporter After Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin retained his governorship after the recall effort spearheaded by mostly public sector unions, many pundits and observers

Green Party Attacks Cuomo's Policies June 21, 2012 Around Town by Neal Tepel The Green Party is claiming Governor Andrew Cuomo's secretive relationship with the Committee to Save New York

First Trade Appoints Chairman and Three New Directors June 21, 2012 Around Town – By Neal Tepel First Trade Union Bank, http://www.ftub.com, a full-service bank with offices in Massachusetts and New

June 21, 2012By Marc Bussanich, LaborPress City Reporter The attacks on unions these days doesn’t just take the form of stripping away collective bargaining. They also are applied with savvy advertising

June 20, 2012By Kismet Barksdale The NYS AFL-CIO has endorsed the reelection of Congressman Charlie Rangel (NY-13). NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento said, “Throughout his service in the House of

June 19, 2012By Ray Parker, Staff Writer In the waning days of the legislative session, Assemblyman Jim Brennan (D-Park Slope), Chair of the Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions, drafted

June 19, 2012By Marc Bussanich, LaborPress City Reporter At the Murphy Institute on Friday, June 15, the Metro New York Labor Communications Council held its annual contest that recognizes excellence among