Washington, DC – Members of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) have approved a three-year contract through September 20th, 2027. Members of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association approved their new contract in June […]
The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that has been passed by Congress will only be beautiful for those that are already rich. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) has released a statement […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially changed their original plan to lay off more than 80,000 employees. Instead, the agency now plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 30,000 […]
Nurses’ unions nationwide have for years demonstrated, picketed, sent press releases and more to bring attention to chronic understaffing where they work. Although laws prohibiting such practices exist in certain […]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) a quasi-judicial body tasked with investigating, prosecuting, and remedying unfair labor practices, is unsurprisingly suffering due to the agenda of the Trump Administration’s effort […]
The Economic Policy Institute, which is a leader in the movement for economic justice and works for an economy “where every job is good, [and] every worker can join a […]
Kenmore, New York – More than 100 Residual Service and Clerical Workers employed at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Suburban Buffalo have voted to Unionize with Communications Workers of America (CWA) […]
More than 2,000 workers at 9 legal services providers across each of NYC’s five boroughs represented by the Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys (ALAA – UAW Local 2325) have […]
The DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined that two workers at a Tyson Foods plant were seriously burned when a hose filled with oil ruptured, igniting the oil […]
Marcus Mendes at 9TO5Mac reports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has overturned a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that found Apple in violation of Federal Labor Law at its […]
Critical public education funding is being withheld by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Education has announced a delay in the allocation of approximately $7 billion in Congressionally approved […]
State lawmakers recently passed legislation that would require the MTA to staff a conductor on every subway with more than two cars. Although most New York City subway lines have […]
On Wednesday, union leaders, members and allies packed together in front of the AFL-CIO headquarters to kick off the nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and […]
Washington, DC – Aerospace Workers employed in four States, who are represented by the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America (IUE-CWA), have voted to […]
Columbus, Ohio – Technicians employed by Program Productions, responsible for television broadcasts of the Columbus Blue Jackets (National Hockey League), the Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer), and Ohio State University Athletics, have voted […]
AFL-CIO President Liz Schuler has brought attention to the current Trump-induced outrage.The Supreme Court has undoubtedly become Trump’s best friend. With three judges appointed by him, the conservative majority has […]
Labor leaders and workers rallied on July 9 at the AFL-CIO headquarters to launch the nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness, and Security” bus tour. The […]
Four days long, Amazon Prime “Day” in 2025 actually stretches from July 8 through July 11. Amazon workers will be forced to work overtime through these days to deliver many […]
Why slash programs that teach and lead students and are headed towards middle-class jobs? Now, the Trump administration is targeting one hugely important federal program, Job Corps, that provides free […]
The Public Theatre in New York City has a storied history of bringing to light new shows and making stars out of actors. Now, it has another notch in being […]
The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (NYC CLC) has endorsed Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani for Mayor. The NYC CLC is a coalition of over 300 unions, representing over one […]
New Hampshire – Through a close partnership with the state’s governor, the NH Fire Fighters have delivered for thousands of first responders after a years-long effort to restore pension benefits. More […]
Trenton, NJ – Pro-union legislation in NJ will strengthen prevailing wage laws and provides substantial support to working union members. “In Hoboken, Jersey City, and throughout our state, fair work deserves […]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice and SMART union member from Maryland is being held in immigration detention in Tennessee while fighting to stay in the USA. The judge […]
Strength in Every Season The summer months are a time for family gatherings, outdoor activities, and long, hard days on the job. For union members and their families, it’s also […]
Washington, DC – Anti-federal worker provisions were dropped from Trump’s Big Ugly Bill by Senate and Congress. During the days leading up to the House and Senate votes, AFGE worked […]
Albany, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul rallied with the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council (HGTC) to announce New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion Federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust […]
Washington, DC – Members of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) have approved a three-year contract through September 20th, 2027. Members of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association approved their new contract in June
The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that has been passed by Congress will only be beautiful for those that are already rich. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) has released a statement
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially changed their original plan to lay off more than 80,000 employees. Instead, the agency now plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 30,000
Nurses’ unions nationwide have for years demonstrated, picketed, sent press releases and more to bring attention to chronic understaffing where they work. Although laws prohibiting such practices exist in certain
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) a quasi-judicial body tasked with investigating, prosecuting, and remedying unfair labor practices, is unsurprisingly suffering due to the agenda of the Trump Administration’s effort
The Economic Policy Institute, which is a leader in the movement for economic justice and works for an economy “where every job is good, [and] every worker can join a
Kenmore, New York – More than 100 Residual Service and Clerical Workers employed at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Suburban Buffalo have voted to Unionize with Communications Workers of America (CWA)
More than 2,000 workers at 9 legal services providers across each of NYC’s five boroughs represented by the Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys (ALAA – UAW Local 2325) have
The DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined that two workers at a Tyson Foods plant were seriously burned when a hose filled with oil ruptured, igniting the oil
Marcus Mendes at 9TO5Mac reports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has overturned a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that found Apple in violation of Federal Labor Law at its
Critical public education funding is being withheld by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Education has announced a delay in the allocation of approximately $7 billion in Congressionally approved
State lawmakers recently passed legislation that would require the MTA to staff a conductor on every subway with more than two cars. Although most New York City subway lines have
On Wednesday, union leaders, members and allies packed together in front of the AFL-CIO headquarters to kick off the nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and
Washington, DC – Aerospace Workers employed in four States, who are represented by the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America (IUE-CWA), have voted to
Columbus, Ohio – Technicians employed by Program Productions, responsible for television broadcasts of the Columbus Blue Jackets (National Hockey League), the Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer), and Ohio State University Athletics, have voted
AFL-CIO President Liz Schuler has brought attention to the current Trump-induced outrage.The Supreme Court has undoubtedly become Trump’s best friend. With three judges appointed by him, the conservative majority has
Labor leaders and workers rallied on July 9 at the AFL-CIO headquarters to launch the nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness, and Security” bus tour. The
Four days long, Amazon Prime “Day” in 2025 actually stretches from July 8 through July 11. Amazon workers will be forced to work overtime through these days to deliver many
Why slash programs that teach and lead students and are headed towards middle-class jobs? Now, the Trump administration is targeting one hugely important federal program, Job Corps, that provides free
The Public Theatre in New York City has a storied history of bringing to light new shows and making stars out of actors. Now, it has another notch in being
The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (NYC CLC) has endorsed Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani for Mayor. The NYC CLC is a coalition of over 300 unions, representing over one
New Hampshire – Through a close partnership with the state’s governor, the NH Fire Fighters have delivered for thousands of first responders after a years-long effort to restore pension benefits. More
Trenton, NJ – Pro-union legislation in NJ will strengthen prevailing wage laws and provides substantial support to working union members. “In Hoboken, Jersey City, and throughout our state, fair work deserves
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice and SMART union member from Maryland is being held in immigration detention in Tennessee while fighting to stay in the USA. The judge
Strength in Every Season The summer months are a time for family gatherings, outdoor activities, and long, hard days on the job. For union members and their families, it’s also
Washington, DC – Anti-federal worker provisions were dropped from Trump’s Big Ugly Bill by Senate and Congress. During the days leading up to the House and Senate votes, AFGE worked
Albany, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul rallied with the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council (HGTC) to announce New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion Federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust
New York, NY – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and The Public Theater have announced agreement on a tentative contract covering more than 100 Production Workers. This agreement marks a historic
The jobs impact of the legislation is of great concern to Americans. North America’s Building Trades Unions say over 1.75 million construction jobs could be lost. Labor groups in both
Congress voted a budget bill that radically reduced healthcare services to give tax breaks to billionaires. Unions and their members must hold every elected official who supported the bill accountable
With contracts set to expire on June 30th, nearly 2,500 Unionized Public Interest Legal Workers are poised to take historic Strike action that could shut down critical legal services across New York City. Members
Washington, D.C. – The National AFL-CIO is condemning Senate Republicans for passing a budget Reconciliation Bill that raises costs on Working People, wipes out millions of jobs and rips health care away from 17 million Americans – all
Washington, DC – United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442 – collectively representing more than 45,000 California Grocery Workers, have reached a tentative
Washington, DC – Conrail TWU members in Detroit, Philadelphia, and New Jersey voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new five-year contract. The agreement delivers a 17.5% wage increase, with Journeyman Carmen making
On the Fourth of July, we celebrated freedom and the revolutionary idea that we all deserve a voice in our future. In the labor movement, we believe freedom means having
NYSUT condemns the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for what it actually is: a massive transfer of wealth from working people to billionaires, devastating cuts to education and healthcare programs that
Washington, DC – “This cruel, callous, crippling bill will leave Americans sicker, hungrier and poorer. President Trump and congressional Republicans claimed they wanted to make life better for working families. Instead,
“We are deeply disappointed in Microsoft’s decision to lay off thousands of workers, including union-represented CWA members, at a time when the company is prospering,” President Claude Cummings Jr. said
In a similar move made under the Trump administration, when Elon Musk and DOGE offered thousands of federal workers a paltry buyout to voluntarily leave their jobs, or soon be
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Education’s unprecedented decision to withhold nearly $6.9 billion in critical K-12 federal funding is causing immediate and widespread disruptions in school systems across the country—putting
New York, NY — The New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced a series of updates to the Police Officer Exam, making it more accessible for millions
The TWU won a significant victory against Brightline – and its shameful, ongoing effort to squash workers’ rights. Workers have the right to join a union to better address work
Washington, DC – The federal budget expected to be passed by the Republican Congress, is an assault on working people. This attack will take healthcare from millions, steal food from
On June 25, Zohran Mandami, a democrat socialist and a New York State Assembly member representing the 36th district, as well as being a Muslim, is on the threshold of
450 Teamsters Local 25 in the Boston area, who are employed by waste giant Republic Services, went on strike on July 1st, as a response to a refusal of the
