…chances of promotion, as it means fewer jobs come open for them, says Roberts. You can also visit District Council 37’s website for more information about the contract at http://www.dc37.net/news/headlines/contract2014.html…
…identify state retirement system retirees, working for local governments, whose earnings exceed post-retirement earnings limitations. “Our public retirement programs are a critical part of our safety net for retirees and…
June 26, 2014 By Beth Borzone LIRR union leaders, outraged over MTA’s breach in negotiations protocol, are debating whether or not to cancel their meeting with MTA on Friday, citing…
…Railroad Signalmen (AFL-CIO) stated in a conversation after the rally, adding, “They are forcing us to strike and making it out to be our fault.” “If they want a strike,…
June 12, 2014 By AFGE President J. David Cox Sr. Washington, DC – The public’s outrage over excessive wait times and rigged recordkeeping at Veterans Affairs hospitals is more than…
…you what you say it costs – and that there’s a reason for you to be increasing your premiums?” Even if Labor Law 240 is changed, worker advocates seriously doubt…
June 4, 2014 By Stephanie West Washington, D.C. – The Waltons – America’s richest family – have contributed almost none of their own wealth to the Walton Family Foundation and…
…the honor of being mayor of New York City, I will have the honor of standing with you at rallies like this until you get the justice you deserve.” …
…for 40,000 of the 43,000 net additional households earning $100,000 or more. Nearly 360,000 apartments renting for $400 to $1,000 per month (in 2012 dollars) disappeared during the 2000 to…
…labor laws designed to protect the lowest wage workers. The franchisees admitted to the violations of law outlined in the settlement agreements. The violations varied by location and time periodam…
