…gave me the ability to do today happens, whether it be safe streets, jobs, families that are struggling and a city that everyone can be proud of again,” said Baraka….
July 2, 2014 By AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Washington, DC – The extreme views of today’s Supreme Court aimed at home care workers aren’t just bad for unions – they’re…
…a race for talent, and if we have the best talent…, then we’re going to win.” Even McDonald’s, which USA Today cited as “the biggest target of a wave of fast-food worker…
…said a union spokesperson. The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, which represents more than 200,000 home-health and child-care providers, used identical language in its response. President Lee…
July 1, 2014 By LIUNA President Terry O’Sullivan Washington, DC – With the jobs and the safety of Americans at risk, Congress must feel compelled to act on a long-term…
July 1, 2014 By Stephanie West Washington, DC – The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents more than 16,500 Border Patrol agents and support staff, applauds Senate committee passage…
…from fighting for good jobs and quality care. Home care workers will stick together and keep up the fight for good jobs and quality care, despite today‘s decision. We will…
…to the theme and the mood was upbeat. Delegates at the convention will elect new officers. Current President D. Taylor is running for election to a five year term. “At…
…to put an ad in the newspaper, and trained people are going to show up,” says Arthur Klock, director of Trade Education at Local #1’s Long Island City Training Center. Training…
June 30, 2014 By Steven Wishnia New York — With the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement enabling corporations to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in search of cheap wages, two…
