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New York Congressional Members Ask Dr Pepper to Negotiate |
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 By Neal Tepel
September 6, 2010
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union has released a letter by the New York Congressional Delegation to the Chief Executive Officer of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) expressing concern over the ongoing strike in Williamson, NY and urged the beverage giant to return to negotiations with RWDSU Local 220. The letter, addressed to Dr Pepper Snapple CEO and President Larry D. Young, notes Dr. Pepper has “$555 million in profits" and the company has “ample room to promptly negotiate a fair deal with the workers.”
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Preschool of America Fires Workers for Joining Union |
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By Ne al Tepel September 1, 2010
Preschool of America, a for-profit daycare company has declared war on workers at their schools. Teacher’s Assistants at a branch of the Preschool of America located at 101 West End Avenue voted to join a union 10 to 3, on August 2, 2010. The election was certified by the National Labor Relations Board. Following the vote, 8 workers at this school owned by Preschool were terminated.
The action by Preschool of America angered many parents, upset children and affected quality education at the center. Parents were so enraged that 56 signed a petition calling on management to “cease and desist reprimanding, harassing and terminating” employees who seek union representation. Federal labor law prohibits firing, harassing or threatening workers who vote for or are engaged in union activities.
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Union Busting Continues at Hudson River Park |
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 By Neal Tepel
August 23, 2010
While taxpayer funded Hudson River Park claimed it cannot afford one dollar an hour for its employees’ health or retirement plans it continued to engage a $300 plus per hour “union avoidance” law firm even after the New York State Public Employee Relations Board Director dismissed its challenge to the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30. More than six months after the 16 maintenance employees first met the criteria to legally establish Local 30 as their collective bargaining representative, the Park still refuses to negotiate a first contract. Hudson River Park Trust President Connie Fishman’s anti-union crusade has all the makings of a vintage union-busting classic.
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AFL-CIO Calls for the Reduction of Compensation Board Hearings |
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 AFL-CIO Calls for the Reduction of Compensation Board Hearings
By Neal Tepel August 4, 2010
The AFL-CIO is seeking to negotiate a compromise with the Workers Compensation Board that decreases the number of unnecessary hearings while complying with the current Workers Compensation Law. In response to the AFL-CIO call for the reduction of formal hearings at the Workers Compensation Board, John Sciortino, President of the New York Injured Workers Bar Association stated that We agree with the AFL-CIO that neither the Managed Adjudication Path (MAP) nor the new Streamlined Conciliation Process are fair to injured workers. An injured worker should have an absolute right to a formal hearing upon request. However, we believe there is room to reduce many of the silly issues contributing to unnecessary hearings and look forward to working with the AFL-CIO to identify all such issues. |
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Over 1,400 Filene's Basement Employees Join RWDSU Local 1102 |
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By Neal Tepel August 2, 2010 Filene’s Basement is a popular clothing retailer known for its exceptional prices on brand name clothes. Now, thanks to the largest successful organizing campaign in Local 1102 history, when shoppers take advantage of the great prices and products at the store, they’ll be shopping RWDSU. Over 1,400 workers at Filene’s Basement have joined RWDSU Local 1102, signing up for the union by an overwhelming margin. The new RWDSU members work at all Filene’s Basement locations including the retailer’s distribution center. "In tough economic times working people need unions more than ever," said RWDSU Local 1102 President Frank Bail. "We are proud to be able to bring a union voice to the members at Filenes and to
have them be part of the RWDSU family," Bail added. |
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