…country, and economy, depend on it. If cities like New York are the economic engine of our nation, then the working people are the heart of it. If we cannot…
…on the shoulders of those who came before us, those who fought and sometimes died to give us the rights we all enjoy. Today our movement is smaller than it…
…top, and communities mired in poverty. Today, the RWDSU is part of a progressive labor movement that sees workers, community groups, and clergy banding together to fight for new and…
…who want to work but are unable to find jobs—working people didn’t cause the economic crisis, but they certainly have paid a heavy price for it. Today, jobless people have…
…go back to work to provide for her. Some good news was announced to the rallying members, as the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C., recently ruled that the…
Unionization in NYS Ranks First September 2, 2011 By Neal Tepel September 2, 2011 – Today, researchers from the City University of New York issued a new study of unionization…
September 1, 2011 Dr. Dan Miller The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered at Engine 166/Ladder 86 Fire Company on Staten Island: Updates New Yorkers on Restoration…
By Erica Varlese Today, the Occupy Wall Street protestors will join forces with those protesting education cuts at City Hall. The Transport Workers Union stated that New York police can’t…
…jobs. There may be plans to outsource services to non-profits if the 3500 public workers who’ve received notice are indeed laid off. The New York Times takes a look at…
…Those who advocated for the expanded eligibility were glad to hear of Birnbaum’s decision. “That’s terrific news,” said Catherine McVay Hughes, vice chairwoman of Community Board 1, which wrote a…
