Freelancers are generally unrecognized workers; their labor is under-the-radar, yet they number in the hundreds of thousands in New York State alone. According to Eric Thurm, campaign coordinator of the
Fifth Avenue in Manhattan flowed with thousands of workers on Sept. 7 as the city’s union workforce celebrated the 142nd Annual Labor Day Parade. Workers representing more than 200 unions
When one thinks about the Audubon Society, most imagine an organization working diligently for the crucial cause of conservation. But what about the workers who labor to make this a
SAG-AFTRA, which represents about 160,000 entertainment and media professionals, has just scored a win, not just for the union, but for the 80 games that have just signed the union’s
At a press conference September 2, 2024, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander discussed procedures that now track employer violations. “When companies steal their workers’ wages, commit unfair labor practices,
With the start of what advocates hope is a new era of high-speed rail in the U.S., the Transport Workers Union has a lot of organizing momentum to gain from
With momentum building for high-speed rail in the U.S., organized labor has taken on a key role in pushing forward planning of projects in various stages across the country. Of
LaborPress recently sat down with Dean Devita, president emeritus of the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO) to discuss the topic of high-speed rail a new horizon within the
Bob Yaro is an urban and regional planner who has led a career spanning both the academic world and community and transportation planning for local entities across greater New England.
Washington, DC – Janitors employed by Nelson Services who work in Con Ed generating stations voted to join the Utility Workers Union of America. “We look forward to working with
New York, NY – A staggering number of hotel workers – over 10,000 in the U.S. – went on strike Labor Day this year. Why? Their issues range from a
It has been known for decades that lead paint, whether from its dust, or chips that can be consumed by children, is extremely hazardous. Lead poisoning in children is particularly
In Sumner, Wash., over 150 Costco fleet drivers have voted to authorize a strike. Costco management has refused to bargain in good faith, leading to the action. The group of
In a big win for DHL sort workers at the DHL global hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), the company has recognized over 1,300 employees’ right to collectively
Antonio Gaston, a father of four, suffered a gruesome death on Aug. 21 when he was caught on machinery at a Stellantis plant. Stellantis had forced workers to leave everything
NYC Health + Hospitals is planning to cut in half visit times for new patients beginning this fall, from 40 minutes to 20 minutes. Any patient knows that appointment times,
As the 130th national anniversary of Labor Day approaches, it’s important to remember that the holiday goes beyond a big parade, barbecues and time off work. Vincent Alvarez, the president
When Fallon Ager-Norman, heard she was being asked to be parade chair of the New York City Central Labor Council’s massive Labor Day parade, she said it blew her away
“On Labor Day, we all honor the hard work and dedication of workers across the United States and Canada. We celebrate the over 3 million members of North America’s Building
For John Murphy, fourth-generation New York City union plumber, the Labor Day Parade up Fifth Avenue has been an annual tradition since he became a union apprentice in 1984. But
The first Labor Day parade in the U.S. took place in New York City on September 5, 1882. Union leaders and thousands of working people gathered to advocate for labor
The stories of assaults on transit workers have filled the news cycle for years now. And yet a proper response by the MTA has been lacking, even as the level
Hundreds of union laborers took a stand against the notorious non-union demolition firm Alba Services, and their employers Rockrose Development. Rockrose Development owns and manages properties in New York City
17,000 AT&T workers are on strike across the Southeast, protesting what they say are unfair labor practices by the company in recent contract negotiations. CWA represents the workers who are
“The company is the enemy here.” Those were UAW President Shawn Fain’s words, after Stellantis, formerly known in the U.S. as Chrysler, then, afterwards, Fiat-Chrysler, announced its intention to implement
Healthcare costs have risen dramatically in recent years, and are expected to increase as much as 8.5% in 2024. To sustain health benefits at the current level, some unions are
For years now, food vendors in New York City have labored in a system which caps the number of legal vendors at a decades-old number, causing some to receive criminal
When Fallon Ager-Norman, heard she was being asked to be parade chair of the New York City Central Labor Council’s massive Labor Day parade, she said it blew her away
A new analysis by the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School shows the reality behind the typically divisive words of Donald Trump. He has claimed, during
Leaders of The New Yorker Union sent out a survey in July to its members to gauge support for a strike. It was a test of how far the workers
New York, NY – On Friday, August 9th the New York City District Council of Carpenters hosted its 9th annual charity golf tournament and raised $350,000 for Jared Allen’s Homes for
Unlike Southwest, United, and American airlines, which have been organized, Delta is a rabidly anti-union company, led by CEO Ed Bastian. Delta’s workers, who number in the tens of thousands,
Reporting unsafe workplaces, wage violations, and illegal working conditions often create fear among immigrant workers, some of whom are working “under the table”. Over two dozen state and local government
For the first time in its history, Apple, the behemoth tech corporation, has caved to a union’s demands. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ (IAM) Coalition of Organized
Transport Workers Union of America has come through big-time for on-board Amtrak workers. Its new seven-year contract includes the largest wage increase for members in the agency’s 53-year history. The
Actors’ Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. 12 days of negotiation led to a tentative agreement on June 13, a month in
The Teamsters had good reason to celebrate at the end of July, as they tackled and broke some of the most heinous practices employed towards union workers in Illinois. SB
Customers, Dollar store workers and a congressional candidate rallied outside the Morrison Avenue Dollar store in New Orleans where they expressed their righteous indignation over the recent closures of six
The computer systems managers (CSM) who work for CUNY are raising their voices over a crucial matter: a lack of raises and pay inequities. Because these workers are state employees
The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, originally passed by Congress in 2010, was initiated to provide funding for its program. The program provides medical monitoring and treatment of
A report by the Center for New York City Affairs, on wages, has been released, and its focus is on the gender pay gap. Widespread inequities have remained stagnant for
Sides are squaring off regarding the proposal for a new high-speed rail route between New York City and Boston. President Biden’s infrastructure act has brought funds to projects throughout the
The fed grant of $405 million will enhance the electrical transmission and distribution system across Long Island and the Rockaways. “We’re investing in a reliable, resilient clean energy grid that
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is creeping up on workers’ futures across the board. Everything from self-driving trucks, which need no driver and will devastate those who make their living on the
Sean O’Brien, Teamster President, is known as a fierce defender of unions, and the union’s members in particular. But his recent remarks at the GOP convention have left some pro-worker
