…federal funding for public transit and oppose cuts currently on the table in Washington. At our news conference in downtown Flushing, we asked members of the public to darn red…
…his speech, he offered a six-point program that he said would “restore the middle class, which is the heart and soul of the American Dream.” There was actually nothing new…
…Great Depression of the 1930’s and in the aftermath of World War II, retirement security was on its way to becoming a reality for many Americans. Social Security became law…
…of its Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board, and a Vice President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), has become the Company’s new Chairman of the Board. Mr. Beasley…
…York City vs. Select American and International Cities While New York City remains one of the most expensive construction markets in the United States, it fares well in overall construction…
…not been addressed for decades while also acknowledging the fast-changing world we now live in. This contract is a win for Equity members, League members and the theater-going public.” …
…next five years from five leading international companies to create the next generation of computer chip technology: Intel, IBM, GLOBAL FOUNDRIES, TSMC and Samsung. This initiative will result in the…
Legislation to Protect Retiree Healthcare Benefits October 7, 2011 By Neal Tepel The national retiree advocacy organization ProtectSeniors.Org is applauding the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 827 for…
…Colombia is the most dangerous place in the world for trade unionists. So how can we reward it with a free trade agreement? In 2010, 51 trade unionists were assassinated…
…any cost shifting. “Our members never have premiums and they don’t pay out-of-pocket costs if they follow the rules,” said Mitra Behroozi, executive director of 1199 SEIU Funds. Instead, 1199…
