May 23, 2013
By Marc Bussanich
New York, NY—Talks between Legal Services NYC and their staff broke down on May 1 and the union representing attorneys, paralegals and support staff, the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, rejected management’s offer and voted to strike last week. Watch Video
May 22, 2013
By Stephanie West
NEW YORK, NY – Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 1180 and Local 1180 Retirees have endorsed John Liu for Mayor of New York City.
"John Liu is a courageous fighter for working families in our city by speaking truth to power," said CWA Local 1180 President Arthur Cheliotes. "We know John Liu has a record of standing up for the working families in our city, and the courage to expose the lies about workers who are scapegoated.
May 22, 2013
By Adolfo Carrion
NEW YORK, NY — “This may be a big day for Mr. Weiner, but perhaps the happiest person in NYC today is Bill de Blasio. Weiner’s entry throws an already bitter Democratic Primary into chaos and assures that no Democrat will garner enough support to avoid a run-off. This mess will result in even greater dissatisfaction among the voters leading them to seek more centrist, experienced and independent leadership that is not in the pocket of special interests.
May 21, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco
New York, NY - A new bill introduced in the State Assembly could soon have a big impact on the lives of underpaid contract security guards and cleaners working for utility giant Con Edison. (Watch Video)
May 22, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco
New York, NY - Frustration levels were high outside the CUNY Research Foundation's 230 West 41st headquarters on Tuesday, as employees who have been working without a contract since last December hit the payment to protest what many view as management's increasing greed and hostility. (Watch Video)
May 21, 2013
By Melissa Mark-Viverito NYC Council Member
On Sunday May 19th, I read an article in the New York Post about a company giving tours of the South Bronx that offer "a ride through a real New York City 'GHETTO.'" The tour spreads fear and lies about the South Bronx, portraying the area as a haven for poverty and crime. One tour guide even went so far as to mock Bronxites standing in line at a food pantry, which is simply despicable.
May 22, 2013
By Neal Tepel
Washington DC – Hundreds of low-wage workers employed under federal contracts, concessions, and leases went on strike today in several federally owned buildings asking their employers and President Obama to take action and improve their wages and working conditions.
May 20, 2013
By Stephanie West
New York Communities for Change, one of New York’s largest social justice organizations with 45,000 members, announced its endorsement of Senator Eric Adams for Brooklyn Borough President, joining a long list of unions and dozens of elected officials backing Adams to be Brooklyn’s next leader.
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