n the first few weeks of the Trump Administration, Elon Musk’s DOGE has been working to gut federal programs and slash the federal workforce. Musk is putting thousands of workers
Baltimore, Md.—A coalition of educators have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s weaponize and undermining of civil rights laws. The suit, filed in federal court in Maryland, is brought by the AFT,
Washington DC —“House Republicans cast their votes to make life harder for working people, backing cuts in healthcare and food assistance for the poor so that the wealthy can pay less
After the mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, the Trump administration took that incident as an excuse to begin firings of dozens of key
Sadly, it’s become the same story for countless dedicated and hard-working nurses pushed to the limit. Across the country, hospitals understaff, putting both nurses and patients at risk, pushing employees
As the massive cuts to the federal employees’ workforce continue, guided by the iron hand of “DOGE”, the Orwellian term for the “Department for Government Efficiency”, brave federal employees, organized
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are in the crossfire of the Trump administration. The seemingly unending salvos are hitting a barrage of
AFSCME, the Alliance for Retired Americans and the American Federation of Teachers have sued to stop DOGE’s unlawful seizure of personal data. Trump has tasked Musk with gutting federal agencies
There’s a common refrain among New Yorkers—“It just isn’t the same anymore.” Whether they’re talking about their favorite old-school coffee shop, a beloved neighborhood restaurant, or the close-knit communities they
Electric-powered trains will provide New Haven Line service to Penn Station and four additional stations in the Bronx. “New York’s transportation system sets the standard for clean and reliable transit
The Department of Defense has halted the use of Project Labor Agreements for federal construction projects. The U.S. Department of Defense contracts out billions of dollars’ worth of construction work
Trump was making noises about taking control of the public Postal Service long before his present term. Now, word has gone out that, in line with a spate of recent
New York, NY – There are those in Washington that want to slash healthcare the public services while increasing tax savings for the billionaires. With Congress passing disastrous budgets for
New York, NY – “As a native New Yorker, President Trump understands the importance of supporting first responders, 9/11 survivors and Ground Zero rescue workers. That’s why we anticipated and appreciated
In a speech to the Executive Board, Chiarello vowed to continue the fighting legacy of TWU founder Mike Quill. “We will take no crap from management, and we will do
The 295,000 active and retired members of the National Association of Letter Carriers have a message to deliver to the White House: Hands off the Postal Service. Every day, 200,000 active
A new proposal at Brooklyn’s long-stalled Pacific Park development is drawing widespread support from labor unions across New York City. The initiative, led by a partnership between the U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF) and Cirrus
Over the years, many cultural institutions, especially museums around New York City, have clashed with management and demanded higher wages and better benefits. Now, at the Brooklyn Museum, famed for
Washington DC – Amazon Teamsters won a landmark victory against Amazon’s anti-worker policies with a judge’s ruling on Wednesday February 12, 2025. The company illegally enforced its Unpaid Time Off
Washington – American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National President Everett Kelley released the following statement today in response to the mass firing of probationary employees: “This administration has abused
New York, NY – NYC and the CSA announced a tentative agreement for administrators working in early childhood education centers. The new contract provides workers with a cumulative raise of over
New York, NY — Eddie McWilliams, the Executive Director of the Cement & Concrete Workers DC LECET, will be honored at the Friends of St. Dominic’s Annual Networking Event on
Aimed at frightening and confusing federal employees, President Trump has issued an executive order targeting union contracts in the federal government. “Federal employees should know that approved union contracts are
Washington DC — AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to pause all federal aid: “The effect of the current president’s unlawful pause
Washington, DC – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported a new low for union membership in 2024. The percentage of union members in 2024 has decreased from 10% in
“President Trump’s decision to freeze federal funding for vital programs that has disrupted Medicaid and early childhood education, while threatening food assistance and other services for Americans, is irresponsible and
Atlantic Theater Company workers in Chelsea, Manhattan, are threatening to strike if they don’t reach a deal on a first contract. They unionized with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
New York, NY – Workers at Democracy Works, a nonpartisan voter education organization, ratified their first labor contract with the News Media Guild. The pact, guarantees yearly pay raises, establishes
Teamsters Local 988, in Houston, TX, are readying themselves for a strike against Sysco, their employer. The workers deliver food and other products to schools, hospitals, and major restaurants. They
The fight continues. Municipal retirees, who were promised decades ago that they had the right to Medicare and Medigap upon retiring, have been pushed to switch to the far less
“Donald Trump began his presidency by signing executive orders that undermine public service workers’ voice on the job and the very principles of civil service which have been established for
International President Brian Bryant announced the appointment of Heather Hildebrand, formerly a District 60 Business Representative, to the position of Special Representative in the IAM Automotive Department. The appointment was
Repost Today, January 20, we celebrate one of the greatest activists and advocates for social justice in history: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s ardent advocacy for equality
Teamster Costco workers in Local 150, Local 174, and Local 853, are organizing practice picket lines as the Jan. 31 expiration of their contract with the behemoth chain store draws
20 years ago, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) split from the AFL-CIO, which is made up of 60 affiliated unions. Now, the SEIU and the AFL-CIO have announced they
Dello Russo Laser Vision, a nationally recognized leader in LASIK surgery, is dedicated to improving the lives of hardworking individuals, including the backbone of America’s workforce: union members. Known for
Picket lines full of employees of Kaiser Permanente have not produced changes in their employer’s refusal to meet their terms. In October, negotiations broke down, leaving over 1,700 mental health
The Transport Workers Union of America has applauded a $2 million fine that the Department of Transportation has levied on JetBlue. The airline has consistently delayed flights, and TWU International
Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, and REI, the outdoor gear company, all have workers that are advocating, as well as striking, for contracts that treat them well. For all their effort
An MTA worker, a station clearer, suffered two knife attacks on Jan. 2. This is just the latest in a long series of transit workers who have been the victims
The Doctors Council-Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have made it known that a strike, beginning Jan. 13, could go ahead if their employer, NYC Health + Hospitals, does not meet
FDNY EMS Local 2507, the union representing emergency response teams in New York City, has urged its members to no longer work in Midtown and Lower Manhattan. This potentially dire
It is likely a dark portent of things to come from the Trump administration, and his yes-men, for workers everywhere. In a particularly ugly move, Trump and Elon Musk, the
45,000 dockworkers who went on strike this past fall will go to the negotiating table again with port employers, vowing to strike again if port employers do not meet their demands.
Independence, Ohio – Workers at Utah Central Railway – a subsidiary of Patriot Rail have voted unanimously to unionize with the Teamsters. These new members are now part of the
n the first few weeks of the Trump Administration, Elon Musk’s DOGE has been working to gut federal programs and slash the federal workforce. Musk is putting thousands of workers […]
Baltimore, Md.—A coalition of educators have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s weaponize and undermining of civil rights laws. The suit, filed in federal court in Maryland, is brought by the AFT, […]
Washington DC —“House Republicans cast their votes to make life harder for working people, backing cuts in healthcare and food assistance for the poor so that the wealthy can pay less […]
After the mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, the Trump administration took that incident as an excuse to begin firings of dozens of key […]
Sadly, it’s become the same story for countless dedicated and hard-working nurses pushed to the limit. Across the country, hospitals understaff, putting both nurses and patients at risk, pushing employees […]
As the massive cuts to the federal employees’ workforce continue, guided by the iron hand of “DOGE”, the Orwellian term for the “Department for Government Efficiency”, brave federal employees, organized […]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are in the crossfire of the Trump administration. The seemingly unending salvos are hitting a barrage of […]
AFSCME, the Alliance for Retired Americans and the American Federation of Teachers have sued to stop DOGE’s unlawful seizure of personal data. Trump has tasked Musk with gutting federal agencies […]
There’s a common refrain among New Yorkers—“It just isn’t the same anymore.” Whether they’re talking about their favorite old-school coffee shop, a beloved neighborhood restaurant, or the close-knit communities they […]
Electric-powered trains will provide New Haven Line service to Penn Station and four additional stations in the Bronx. “New York’s transportation system sets the standard for clean and reliable transit […]
The Department of Defense has halted the use of Project Labor Agreements for federal construction projects. The U.S. Department of Defense contracts out billions of dollars’ worth of construction work […]
Trump was making noises about taking control of the public Postal Service long before his present term. Now, word has gone out that, in line with a spate of recent […]
New York, NY – There are those in Washington that want to slash healthcare the public services while increasing tax savings for the billionaires. With Congress passing disastrous budgets for […]
New York, NY – “As a native New Yorker, President Trump understands the importance of supporting first responders, 9/11 survivors and Ground Zero rescue workers. That’s why we anticipated and appreciated […]
In a speech to the Executive Board, Chiarello vowed to continue the fighting legacy of TWU founder Mike Quill. “We will take no crap from management, and we will do […]
The 295,000 active and retired members of the National Association of Letter Carriers have a message to deliver to the White House: Hands off the Postal Service. Every day, 200,000 active […]
A new proposal at Brooklyn’s long-stalled Pacific Park development is drawing widespread support from labor unions across New York City. The initiative, led by a partnership between the U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF) and Cirrus […]
Over the years, many cultural institutions, especially museums around New York City, have clashed with management and demanded higher wages and better benefits. Now, at the Brooklyn Museum, famed for […]
Washington DC – Amazon Teamsters won a landmark victory against Amazon’s anti-worker policies with a judge’s ruling on Wednesday February 12, 2025. The company illegally enforced its Unpaid Time Off […]
Washington – American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National President Everett Kelley released the following statement today in response to the mass firing of probationary employees: “This administration has abused […]
New York, NY – NYC and the CSA announced a tentative agreement for administrators working in early childhood education centers. The new contract provides workers with a cumulative raise of over […]
New York, NY — Eddie McWilliams, the Executive Director of the Cement & Concrete Workers DC LECET, will be honored at the Friends of St. Dominic’s Annual Networking Event on […]
Aimed at frightening and confusing federal employees, President Trump has issued an executive order targeting union contracts in the federal government. “Federal employees should know that approved union contracts are […]
Washington DC — AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to pause all federal aid: “The effect of the current president’s unlawful pause […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported a new low for union membership in 2024. The percentage of union members in 2024 has decreased from 10% in […]
“President Trump’s decision to freeze federal funding for vital programs that has disrupted Medicaid and early childhood education, while threatening food assistance and other services for Americans, is irresponsible and […]
Atlantic Theater Company workers in Chelsea, Manhattan, are threatening to strike if they don’t reach a deal on a first contract. They unionized with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage […]
New York, NY – Workers at Democracy Works, a nonpartisan voter education organization, ratified their first labor contract with the News Media Guild. The pact, guarantees yearly pay raises, establishes […]
Teamsters Local 988, in Houston, TX, are readying themselves for a strike against Sysco, their employer. The workers deliver food and other products to schools, hospitals, and major restaurants. They […]
The fight continues. Municipal retirees, who were promised decades ago that they had the right to Medicare and Medigap upon retiring, have been pushed to switch to the far less […]
“Donald Trump began his presidency by signing executive orders that undermine public service workers’ voice on the job and the very principles of civil service which have been established for […]
International President Brian Bryant announced the appointment of Heather Hildebrand, formerly a District 60 Business Representative, to the position of Special Representative in the IAM Automotive Department. The appointment was […]
Repost Today, January 20, we celebrate one of the greatest activists and advocates for social justice in history: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s ardent advocacy for equality […]
Teamster Costco workers in Local 150, Local 174, and Local 853, are organizing practice picket lines as the Jan. 31 expiration of their contract with the behemoth chain store draws […]
20 years ago, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) split from the AFL-CIO, which is made up of 60 affiliated unions. Now, the SEIU and the AFL-CIO have announced they […]
Dello Russo Laser Vision, a nationally recognized leader in LASIK surgery, is dedicated to improving the lives of hardworking individuals, including the backbone of America’s workforce: union members. Known for […]
Picket lines full of employees of Kaiser Permanente have not produced changes in their employer’s refusal to meet their terms. In October, negotiations broke down, leaving over 1,700 mental health […]
The Transport Workers Union of America has applauded a $2 million fine that the Department of Transportation has levied on JetBlue. The airline has consistently delayed flights, and TWU International […]
Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, and REI, the outdoor gear company, all have workers that are advocating, as well as striking, for contracts that treat them well. For all their effort […]
An MTA worker, a station clearer, suffered two knife attacks on Jan. 2. This is just the latest in a long series of transit workers who have been the victims […]
The Doctors Council-Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have made it known that a strike, beginning Jan. 13, could go ahead if their employer, NYC Health + Hospitals, does not meet […]
FDNY EMS Local 2507, the union representing emergency response teams in New York City, has urged its members to no longer work in Midtown and Lower Manhattan. This potentially dire […]
It is likely a dark portent of things to come from the Trump administration, and his yes-men, for workers everywhere. In a particularly ugly move, Trump and Elon Musk, the […]
45,000 dockworkers who went on strike this past fall will go to the negotiating table again with port employers, vowing to strike again if port employers do not meet their demands. […]
Independence, Ohio – Workers at Utah Central Railway – a subsidiary of Patriot Rail have voted unanimously to unionize with the Teamsters. These new members are now part of the […]
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