Sean O’Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, after a fierce battle and the very real threat of a strike, scored a momentous new contract for the 340,000
50,000 members of the Public Employees Federation, state employees, marched in Albany the week of Sept. 18 to raise awareness of bullying and harassment on the job. The workers say
Over four and a half months into their strike, Hollywood writers, represented by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), have reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture
NYC’s Largest Labor Benefits Event Teamster Center Services hosted the 29th Annual Health and Benefits Expo Sept. 15th at the Sheraton New York Times Square. The event brings together union
The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1181 reached a tentative agreement with five school bus companies on Wednesday, September 20. This development means that a feared strike by the union
New York, NY – Greg Hach, Air Force Veteran and a lawyer who has dedicated his firm to helping working people, announced on Aug. 15 that he will be running
Construction unions don’t just deliver financial benefits to their members, but often to private developers too, a recent report found. Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations recently authored
The battle between the city and city retirees determined to keep their traditional Medicare benefits continues, with two government officials joining the fray on the latters’ side. Bronx Congressman Ritchie
Huge numbers of workers in two different industries are poised to see major wins – if two proposals pass the state Legislature, and are signed into law by Gov. Newsom.
There were no breakthroughs in talks between the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Big Three after four days of a partial strike, which went into effect on Friday, September
Not since 2016-17, when SAG-AFTRA called a strike against video gaming companies that lasted 183 days, has the call to that action been repeated. Now, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, who
The United Auto Workers’ fiery President Shawn Fain was as good as his word as he pulled the strike trigger and aimed it at all three Detroit auto makers. General
The new 5-year deal between UPS and the Teamsters will cost less than the $30 billion projected by the union. There are ways that UPS is trying to make up
Amazon has become notorious for its union-busting tactics. So it’s surprising to hear that it’s planning to pay some of its workers more – but these are contracted third-party last
The Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association (COBA) has sued the Dept. of Corrections and the city. The suit was filed in State Supreme Court. In a stunning revelation of anti-union practices,
The Communications Workers of America Local 1180 have reached a tentative contract agreement with the Adams administration. The pact is retroactive, running from mid-Dec. 2021 through June 12 of 2027.
UAW President Shawn Fain’s latest warning to Detroit’s Big Three, where thousands of workers are already on strike at three plants, is letting the automakers know that if by Friday,
If any union can flex its muscles against the corporate greed which has been dominating our country for decades, it’s the Teamsters. With their UPS win fresh under their belt,
The Communications Workers of America Local 1180 have reached a tentative contract agreement with the Adams administration. The pact is retroactive, running from mid-Dec. 2021 through June 12 of 2027.
New York, NY– On September 19, 2023, Climate Jobs NY received a proclamation from New York City (NYC) Council in recognition of their work to advance good union jobs within
As the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes drag on, approximately two months now, the business of reelecting leaders during this contentious time must continue. Fran Drescher was easily reelected as President,
New York, NY – With the start of a new school year, the New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters participated in community events throughout New York City to
Anyone who has been paying attention to the growing numbers of attempts at unionizing at Starbucks all over the country would know that the coffee chain is one of the
The unionized musicians of the New York City Ballet Orchestra are ramping up their contract fight ahead of the opening of their fall season Sept. 19. Last week the ballet’s
The staff of Education Week have begun the process of unionizing their workplace with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild. The employees say their motivation is to sustain and improve the publication.
When members of the public go to a big chain pharmacy at CVS and Walgreens, they expect that their prescriptions will be filled correctly and with attention to detail. But
LaborPress’s annual Public Service Awards ceremony honored the hard work of a cohort of New York City’s powerful service unions whose members keep the city running. The honorees of the
The New York City AFL-CIO Central Labor Council organized a Labor Day Parade on Sept. 9 that celebrated a series of local labor victories, while putting the ongoing strike by
Will the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike? And if so, would it be at all the Big Three Detroit automakers, or just one or two? Their contract expires on Sept.
The approximately 120 workers, engineers, captains, and mates, who so many Staten Island Ferry riders depend upon for their daily work commutes and other trips, have finally achieved a new
New York, NY – James Davis, President, PSC-CUNY, AFT Local 2334, has years of dedicated union service. Although he was elected to his current position in 2021, his union career
New York, NY – Nancy Hagans, RN, CCRN, President of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), and recently-named co-president of the National Nurses United (NNU), has brought her strength
New York, NY – Joseph Colangelo, President, SEIU Local 246, has been a member of SEIU New York City Local 246 for over forty years. Initially, in 1981, he worked
New York, NY — Henry D. Rubio began serving as the President of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators on January 1, 2023, after having served as the union’s
New York, NY — The ATU is the largest transit union in North America. ATU transit and allied trade members enjoy the highest wages and benefits in the industry. They
New York, NY — At the 102nd Convention held in Las Vegas, NGV, Tino Gagliardi was elected International President of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and
As the impact of climate change becomes more and more visible, in droughts, floods, deadly wildfires, and warming seas and other effects, rising temperatures have become deadly to many American
Friday, September 15thSheraton New York Times Square NYC’s Largest Labor Benefits Event Teamster Center Services (TCS) will host the 29th Annual Health and Benefits Expo Friday, September 15th at the
NYC Central Labor Council President Vincent Alvarez is raising his voice to name and cheer on the workers who are currently fighting the good fight. What they want, he says,
The job of a Correction Officer at the notorious Rikers jail is unimaginable difficult. During the height of COVID, for example, workers were constantly exposed to sick inmates in an
To some, Labor Day simply means a long weekend getaway and big shopping sales. But for workers and unions, today’s increasing push for fair wages and benefits and a host
WASHINGTON, DC — In celebration of Labor Day, the Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), and Mark Pocan (D-WI) released the following statement:
On Tuesday, Aug. 22, National Union Solidarity Day, hundreds of union chiefs, politicians, union members, well-known actors, and supporters rallied in front of the Amazon and HBO corporate offices in
The Taxi and Limousine Commission has proposed new rules that would affect high-volume for-hire fleets in the city. The rules are meant to address climate change and accessibility. The plan
On Friday, Aug. 25, United Auto Workers voted to authorize a strike. And one of the things they are demanding is a four-day work week. Not only that, but they
