…unions representing FDNY EMS workers who charge they are being shortchanged in their struggle for pay parity. “Equal pay for equal work is a basic human right,” James said on…
Critics of a proposed DOL rule say expanding religious exemption claims could allow the wholesale discrimination of workers. New York, NY – This past week, Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams…
…customers because plans to construct a new $1 billion pipeline running 24 miles underneath New York waterways have been blocked. “Human nature is resistant to change,” the public advocate said….
…and other first responders who perished. While most New Yorkers were running away from Lower Manhattan, thousands of members of the Building Trades literally ran towards the devastation to help…
…Janus decision, are based on the attitude that unions shouldn’t ‘force’ employees to pay dues—but expecting a union to run without dues is like expecting the government to function without…
…drive, with multiple captive-audience meetings and the paper’s editor sending staff an email Sept. 1 comparing union supporters to “crackpots and criminals.” On Sept. 3, a Gannett human-resources representative confiscated…
…plans, design construction projects, set work schedules or decide what equipment to buy. Transit workers don’t have a say when the MTA is approving deals and throwing incredible amounts of…
…opportunities for career exploration and paid work experience. “Road to Success runs after school programs, summer programs and Summer Youth Employment Programs,” said Natalie Cuchel, the co-founder and board member…
…Congress, and several United Auto Workers locals. “One of the reasons I have always believed in unions is that they’ve always supported human rights,” American Federation of Musicians Local 802…
…for relief for people in Puerto Rico as he did for fair contracts here in New York City. If you were fighting for human dignity, then Héctor fought for you….
