…against Gov. Murphy and the state health commissioner to try and finally guarantee a smoke-free workplace. Read the full story by Kim Kelly for In These Times, published here: https://inthesetimes.com/article/new-jersey-casino-workers-smoke-free…
…passed. Essentially, it’s about dollars for the city, not help for those who came to work after the tragedy struck. Read the full story by Richard Khavkine, published here: https://www.thechiefleader.com/stories/city-transit-workers-still-awaiting-911-disability-benefits,52415…
…did the right thing by workers for “holding these companies accountable under these laws.” Read the full story by Crystal Lewis for The Chief-Leader, published May 15, 2024, here: https://www.thechiefleader.com/stories/retail-workers-to-get-25-million-for-labor-violations,52417…
…that NYCT “forces pregnant bus operators to choose between protecting a healthy pregnancy and earning a paycheck.” Read the full story by Crystal Lewis for The Chief-Leader, published here: https://www.thechiefleader.com/stories/pregnant-bus-operators-demand-accommodations-from-mta,52362…
…Minimum Standards Council Act, sponsored by Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Member Harry Bronson. Read the full story by Sahalie Donaldson for City & State New York, published here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2024/04/report-nail-salon-technicians-have-higher-rate-reproductive-health-issues/396169/…
…top utility companies had partnered with five construction companies to use union labor for most of the upcoming utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects. The IBEW, North Central States…
…and more. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su said the health hazards have been known for decades. Read the full story by Zack Budryk for The Hill, published here: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4596263-biden-administration-finalizes-long-delayed-rule-on-silica-dust-exposure/…
…and 179 in 2022. Union leaders say these numbers are most likely an undercount. Read the full story by Duncan Freeman for The Chief-Leader, published April 12, 2024, here: https://www.thechiefleader.com/stories/council-passes-ems-body-armor-self-defense-training-bills,52261…
…the side of the switch, Pizzitola says, despite its toll on her, “This mission is a constant.” Read the full story by Richard Khavkine for The Chief-Leader, published here: https://www.thechiefleader.com/stories/assured-and-intent-pizzitola-battles-the-city-and-a-few-unions-too,52243…
…with getting screwed.” He also blasted Georgia and Tennessee’s governors for their states’ anti-union legislation. Read the full story by William Thornton for AL.com, published April 3, 2024, here: https://www.al.com/news/2024/04/union-president-blasts-gov-kay-ivey-alabama-auto-workers-are-fed-up-with-getting-screwed.html…
