…120,000 workers in the New York area. “Jeff Klein is a leader that has always been there for the Teamsters, whether we needed him fighting for workers in Albany or…
May 8, 2014 By Stephanie West New York, NY — Mayor Bill de Blasio has laid out a 10-year plan to build or preserve 200,000 affordable apartments across all five…
…insurance, said De Leon, and the plans available on the exchanges have high deductibles and narrow networks, and are expensive even with subsidies. “Part-time workers have lost coverage completely,” said…
…animals they talk about?” Rodden says. “We defy them to find them. An accident is an accident. It’s not abuse.” Carriage operators are limited to nine-hour tours of Central Park,…
…Seattle’s cannery workers’ union. Tilson calls it “a very powerful and moving story, almost like watching a narrative film.” That night’s program also includes Grace, a short film about an…
…wages and benefits. Local 78 member Abraham Hernandez urged all workers to educate themselves and to act in solidarity. “That’s what has given us the rights we now have,” Hernandez…
…before and after the forum where informational materials were available and staff and volunteers provided guidance for guests on recovery services and prevention for adults and teens. David Sheff signed…
…sick and tired of seeing workers abused and exploited by big contractors who only care about the almighty dollar,” D’Amico said. “And we’re tired of politicians not standing up and…
…now?” said Harry Cuff, 8th grade math teacher and member of New York State United Teachers. “People are angry because all Cuomo cared about was APPR (Annual Professional Performance Review)…
…NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento, NYS Motor Truck Association President Kendra Hems and ALIGN Executive Director Matt Ryan at DOL headquarters on Wednesday morning to announce the start of a…
