…Smith says she just wanted to protect herself, and now she’s out of a job. Read the full story by Cristina Mendez for CBSBaltimore, published December 27, 2022, here: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/i-considered-it-protection-lyft-drivers-account-deactivated-for-possessing-stun-gun/…
New York, NY – On Wednesday, December 21, a rally was held in lower Manhattan. A large crowd of municipal retirees and supporters marched from UFT headquarters at 52 Broadway…
…flux, the battle for reinstatement rages on in the courts. Read the full story by Andrea Hsu for NPR, published December 27, 20 22, here: https://www.npr.org/2022/12/27/1144323505/vaccine-mandates-lifted-sanitation-new-york-city-workers Photo cred: Getty Images…
An arbitrator’s non-binding report on December 15, 2022, recommended that New York City switch over 250,000 retired city workers and their dependents to the privatized health insurance plan known as…
…for that, we are truly grateful. As we reflect on the worldly issues and challenges that we have faced over the last few years, let us look forward with newfound…
A 2021 New York State law establishing staffing minimums in nursing homes will soon begin to be enforced. Approximately 75% of the state’s 600 nursing homes have violated the standards….
Larry Hughes, a 61-year member of New York’s Local 6A union, the Cement and Concrete Laborers, joined the union in 1961. Both of his grandfathers were born into slavery, and…
…require bail to be posted. TWU Local 100 President Richard Davis vowed to see him in court. Read the full story by TWU Local 100 News, posted December 18. 2022,…
…by having proper patient-nurse ratios, having proper medical coverage, excellent medical coverage, and good wages.” Read the full story by James Ford for PIX11, published December 23, 2022, here: https://pix11.com/news/local-news/nurses-authorize-strike-at-major-nyc-hospitals-will-it-happen-next-month/…
…join those states, reaching a total of 27 states and 59 cities and counties. Read the full story by Paul Davidson in USA Today, published December 22, 2022, here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/12/22/minimum-wage-raise-23-states/10940440002/…
