Jean Guy Martial of ATU Local 1056 hasn’t been on the job as a Bus Operator for very long, compared to some others, yet he has already shown that he
New York, NY – When most people in New York City see a CTA – an MTA cleaner – working to keep the platform free of unwanted detritus and other
New York, NY –The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) is the largest transit union in North America. ATU transit and allied trade members enjoy the highest wages and benefits in the
New York, NY – Mario Galvet, 64, is an Electronic Equipment Maintainer who has worked for thirty-seven years for the Transit Authority. “That title is used in about four or
New York, NY – Sometimes a confluence of events can help prevent tragedy. And in Ijandor Manasey’s case, the most important part of the story is his calm in the
John Jovic, business manager and financial secretary of Local 12 Heat and Frost Insulators, said that when he first talks to new apprentices in the union he tells them to
New York, NY —New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has released “Safeguarding Outdoor Workers in a Changing Climate,” a report that highlights the need for stronger protections for outdoor workers facing the growing risks
San Fransico, CA – Amazon Teamsters at the company’s DCK6 warehouse in San Francisco were joined by San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Board Supervisor Shamann Walton at a rally on October 4th to
On Sept. 30, hundreds of determined city retirees rallied at City Hall Park, continuing their fight to keep their current health care, promises made by the city decades ago. At
At a City Council oversight hearing on September 23, 2024, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams called for expanding non-police response efforts to mental health emergencies. The hearing
The Transport Workers Union of America is organizing flight simulator instructors at PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines. “The TWU continues to grow its airline ranks and
On October 2, 2024, hundreds of NYC union construction workers watched the final beams of structural steel be lifted into place at the JFK’s North Side known as Terminal 6.
At a City Council oversight hearing on September 23, 2024, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams called for expanding non-police response efforts to mental health emergencies. The hearing
Washington – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters have organized 50,000 new members in the last two-and-a-half years. “Since being elected to lead the Teamsters, our team has been determined to
Amazon workers are rising, and the latest group to do so are Delivery Service Partners, or DSPs. Three DSPs in New York City, located in Queens, who are contracted out
The Transport Workers Union of America just announced a tentative contract extension for over 34,000 workers, including American Airlines AMTs, Fleet Service Workers, Ground Mechanics and others. The tentative agreement,
30,000 Boeing machinists began a strike on Sept. 13 after turning down a tentative agreement, and now, although Boeing has made some concessions towards what the members want, it seems
In August, AFSCME members and union activists gathered in Calif., along with a large DC 37 group. Delegates showed up to choose who in the union would be best to
A huge number of AT&T workers in the South have been on strike since the middle of August, but now, tentative agreements between the ubiquitous cell phone carrier in two
The second Apple store in the nation has caved to employees’ demands, who have ratified a contract with the mega-tech company, which rakes in billions of dollars each year. Workers
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For more than two decades after the tragedy of 9/11 that claimed so many lives, there are still survivors and heroes who are trying to treat their illnesses caused by
As you examine adding a fertility and family building plan to your benefits, it’s easy to view this type of coverage through a narrow lens. After all, isn’t fertility coverage
Jean Guy Martial of ATU Local 1056 hasn’t been on the job as a Bus Operator for very long, compared to some others, yet he has already shown that he
Prominent unions and transit advocates put out a call to get behind an ambitious high-speed rail line proposal connecting New York City to Boston at the “High-Speed Rail Construction” conference
When labor leaders gathered at the Labor Press-organized “High-Speed Rail Construction” conference Sept. 5 to discuss expanding the future of rail on a national scale, the conversation focused on how
Washington—AFT President Randi Weingarten and Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper respond to the continued lies and political vitriol directed at the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio: “The Springfield
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
