New York, NY – On February 11, 2025 at the annual Education & Training Awards breakfast on February 11, 2025, the NYC Building & Construction Industry Safety Fund announced an important
As the ongoing privatization of industries across the United States continues, certain unions are fighting back hard. One in particular is National Nurses United (NNU), the largest U.S. union and
In a win for unions in this difficult time, the state House of Representatives in New Hampshire has voted, 200-180, to indefinitely postpone House Bill 238, which would have converted
Washington,DC – “The billionaires in the White House continue to find new ways to enrich themselves at the expense of working people. Ending the $15 minimum wage for federal contractors and
The California High-Speed Rail Projects are the largest HSR undertaking in North America. The blueprint includes a labor agreement with 13 rail unions and PLA for the unionized building trades.
New York City will always be a union town. Our schools, hospitals, bridges, parks, tunnels, and neighborhoods exist because generations of hardworking people came together to demand fair pay, safe
Montgomery, AL – Sixty years ago this month Dr. Martin Luther King led the march that changed history. The last leg of the march led by Dr. King ended at the
The California High-Speed Rail Project is the largest HSR undertaking in North America. The blueprint includes a labor agreement with 13 rail unions and PLA for the unionized building trades.
The New York City Comptroller’s Office reached a settlement with Champion Electrical Mechanical Builder Group Corp.for not paying prevailing wages. New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) contracted
Washington DC – Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight
Thousands of federal public service workers can return to their jobs because the Trump administration illegally fired them. On Thursday March 13, 2025 Judge William H. Alsup, of the U.S. District
Lansing Michigan – Wind technicians who operate and maintain Vestas wind turbines have voted to Join Utility Workers Union of America. This groundbreaking decision marks the first time Vestas wind technicians in North America
“Big Fish” corporations and the billionaires trying to run our country have an open path to swallow workers whole by driving down pay and benefits and busting unions for profit.
Firing half of the staff so that the Department of Education cannot function will jeopardize the resources, programs and protections that give millions of students the opportunity to succeed. Public
In this time of mass wealth grabs that are sweeping the globe and transforming America, it’s nice to see small victories for working women and men. Popular online food delivery
Washington DC – Baristas at Starbucks continue to organize stores coast-to-coast. They are demanding increases in pay, staffing issues to be addressed, and union contracts to be completed. Over 500
As the world of AI and the increase of digital reliance in the workplace grows, some groups find themselves left out of this lucrative new expansion. Latinos are one such
In a case fraught with numerous candidates and political surprises, two of New York’s largest unions, who backed Eric Adams in the 2021 mayoral election and were critical to ensuring
On Feb. 10, there were 10,000 members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 out on strike in Colorado. They are workers at King Soopers; the stores
With deep sorrow, we mourn the loss of Hazel Dukes, a legend among legends, whose unwavering commitment to justice and equality transformed the lives of countless people. A champion of
New York, NY – The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) announced the ratification of first union contracts at three New York City Barnes & Noble stores. “Workers at
Washington DC – Baristas at Starbucks continue to organize stores coast-to-coast. They are demanding increases in pay, staffing issues to be addressed, and union contracts to be completed. Over 500
Rank-and-File members of the International Longshoremen’s Association at the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports have overwhelmingly ratified a new six-year contract with the United States Maritime Alliance. The agreement is
Washington, DC — “Dr. Hazel N. Dukes was a fearless force for justice, a civil rights warrior, and a steadfast advocate for education and economic equity. From her early days in
n the first few weeks of the Trump Administration, Elon Musk’s DOGE has been working to gut federal programs and slash the federal workforce. Musk is putting thousands of workers
Baltimore, Md.—A coalition of educators have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s weaponize and undermining of civil rights laws. The suit, filed in federal court in Maryland, is brought by the AFT,
Washington DC —“House Republicans cast their votes to make life harder for working people, backing cuts in healthcare and food assistance for the poor so that the wealthy can pay less
After the mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, the Trump administration took that incident as an excuse to begin firings of dozens of key
Sadly, it’s become the same story for countless dedicated and hard-working nurses pushed to the limit. Across the country, hospitals understaff, putting both nurses and patients at risk, pushing employees
As the massive cuts to the federal employees’ workforce continue, guided by the iron hand of “DOGE”, the Orwellian term for the “Department for Government Efficiency”, brave federal employees, organized
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are in the crossfire of the Trump administration. The seemingly unending salvos are hitting a barrage of
AFSCME, the Alliance for Retired Americans and the American Federation of Teachers have sued to stop DOGE’s unlawful seizure of personal data. Trump has tasked Musk with gutting federal agencies
There’s a common refrain among New Yorkers—“It just isn’t the same anymore.” Whether they’re talking about their favorite old-school coffee shop, a beloved neighborhood restaurant, or the close-knit communities they
Electric-powered trains will provide New Haven Line service to Penn Station and four additional stations in the Bronx. “New York’s transportation system sets the standard for clean and reliable transit
The Department of Defense has halted the use of Project Labor Agreements for federal construction projects. The U.S. Department of Defense contracts out billions of dollars’ worth of construction work
Trump was making noises about taking control of the public Postal Service long before his present term. Now, word has gone out that, in line with a spate of recent
New York, NY – There are those in Washington that want to slash healthcare the public services while increasing tax savings for the billionaires. With Congress passing disastrous budgets for
New York, NY – “As a native New Yorker, President Trump understands the importance of supporting first responders, 9/11 survivors and Ground Zero rescue workers. That’s why we anticipated and appreciated
In a speech to the Executive Board, Chiarello vowed to continue the fighting legacy of TWU founder Mike Quill. “We will take no crap from management, and we will do
The 295,000 active and retired members of the National Association of Letter Carriers have a message to deliver to the White House: Hands off the Postal Service. Every day, 200,000 active
A new proposal at Brooklyn’s long-stalled Pacific Park development is drawing widespread support from labor unions across New York City. The initiative, led by a partnership between the U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF) and Cirrus
Over the years, many cultural institutions, especially museums around New York City, have clashed with management and demanded higher wages and better benefits. Now, at the Brooklyn Museum, famed for
Washington DC – Amazon Teamsters won a landmark victory against Amazon’s anti-worker policies with a judge’s ruling on Wednesday February 12, 2025. The company illegally enforced its Unpaid Time Off
Washington – American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National President Everett Kelley released the following statement today in response to the mass firing of probationary employees: “This administration has abused
New York, NY – NYC and the CSA announced a tentative agreement for administrators working in early childhood education centers. The new contract provides workers with a cumulative raise of over
New York, NY – On February 11, 2025 at the annual Education & Training Awards breakfast on February 11, 2025, the NYC Building & Construction Industry Safety Fund announced an important […]
As the ongoing privatization of industries across the United States continues, certain unions are fighting back hard. One in particular is National Nurses United (NNU), the largest U.S. union and […]
In a win for unions in this difficult time, the state House of Representatives in New Hampshire has voted, 200-180, to indefinitely postpone House Bill 238, which would have converted […]
Washington,DC – “The billionaires in the White House continue to find new ways to enrich themselves at the expense of working people. Ending the $15 minimum wage for federal contractors and […]
The California High-Speed Rail Projects are the largest HSR undertaking in North America. The blueprint includes a labor agreement with 13 rail unions and PLA for the unionized building trades. […]
New York City will always be a union town. Our schools, hospitals, bridges, parks, tunnels, and neighborhoods exist because generations of hardworking people came together to demand fair pay, safe […]
Montgomery, AL – Sixty years ago this month Dr. Martin Luther King led the march that changed history. The last leg of the march led by Dr. King ended at the […]
The California High-Speed Rail Project is the largest HSR undertaking in North America. The blueprint includes a labor agreement with 13 rail unions and PLA for the unionized building trades. […]
The New York City Comptroller’s Office reached a settlement with Champion Electrical Mechanical Builder Group Corp.for not paying prevailing wages. New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) contracted […]
Washington DC – Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight […]
Thousands of federal public service workers can return to their jobs because the Trump administration illegally fired them. On Thursday March 13, 2025 Judge William H. Alsup, of the U.S. District […]
Lansing Michigan – Wind technicians who operate and maintain Vestas wind turbines have voted to Join Utility Workers Union of America. This groundbreaking decision marks the first time Vestas wind technicians in North America […]
“Big Fish” corporations and the billionaires trying to run our country have an open path to swallow workers whole by driving down pay and benefits and busting unions for profit. […]
Firing half of the staff so that the Department of Education cannot function will jeopardize the resources, programs and protections that give millions of students the opportunity to succeed. Public […]
In this time of mass wealth grabs that are sweeping the globe and transforming America, it’s nice to see small victories for working women and men. Popular online food delivery […]
Washington DC – Baristas at Starbucks continue to organize stores coast-to-coast. They are demanding increases in pay, staffing issues to be addressed, and union contracts to be completed. Over 500 […]
As the world of AI and the increase of digital reliance in the workplace grows, some groups find themselves left out of this lucrative new expansion. Latinos are one such […]
In a case fraught with numerous candidates and political surprises, two of New York’s largest unions, who backed Eric Adams in the 2021 mayoral election and were critical to ensuring […]
On Feb. 10, there were 10,000 members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 out on strike in Colorado. They are workers at King Soopers; the stores […]
With deep sorrow, we mourn the loss of Hazel Dukes, a legend among legends, whose unwavering commitment to justice and equality transformed the lives of countless people. A champion of […]
New York, NY – The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) announced the ratification of first union contracts at three New York City Barnes & Noble stores. “Workers at […]
Washington DC – Baristas at Starbucks continue to organize stores coast-to-coast. They are demanding increases in pay, staffing issues to be addressed, and union contracts to be completed. Over 500 […]
Rank-and-File members of the International Longshoremen’s Association at the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports have overwhelmingly ratified a new six-year contract with the United States Maritime Alliance. The agreement is […]
Washington, DC — “Dr. Hazel N. Dukes was a fearless force for justice, a civil rights warrior, and a steadfast advocate for education and economic equity. From her early days in […]
n the first few weeks of the Trump Administration, Elon Musk’s DOGE has been working to gut federal programs and slash the federal workforce. Musk is putting thousands of workers […]
Baltimore, Md.—A coalition of educators have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s weaponize and undermining of civil rights laws. The suit, filed in federal court in Maryland, is brought by the AFT, […]
Washington DC —“House Republicans cast their votes to make life harder for working people, backing cuts in healthcare and food assistance for the poor so that the wealthy can pay less […]
After the mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, the Trump administration took that incident as an excuse to begin firings of dozens of key […]
Sadly, it’s become the same story for countless dedicated and hard-working nurses pushed to the limit. Across the country, hospitals understaff, putting both nurses and patients at risk, pushing employees […]
As the massive cuts to the federal employees’ workforce continue, guided by the iron hand of “DOGE”, the Orwellian term for the “Department for Government Efficiency”, brave federal employees, organized […]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are in the crossfire of the Trump administration. The seemingly unending salvos are hitting a barrage of […]
AFSCME, the Alliance for Retired Americans and the American Federation of Teachers have sued to stop DOGE’s unlawful seizure of personal data. Trump has tasked Musk with gutting federal agencies […]
There’s a common refrain among New Yorkers—“It just isn’t the same anymore.” Whether they’re talking about their favorite old-school coffee shop, a beloved neighborhood restaurant, or the close-knit communities they […]
Electric-powered trains will provide New Haven Line service to Penn Station and four additional stations in the Bronx. “New York’s transportation system sets the standard for clean and reliable transit […]
The Department of Defense has halted the use of Project Labor Agreements for federal construction projects. The U.S. Department of Defense contracts out billions of dollars’ worth of construction work […]
Trump was making noises about taking control of the public Postal Service long before his present term. Now, word has gone out that, in line with a spate of recent […]
New York, NY – There are those in Washington that want to slash healthcare the public services while increasing tax savings for the billionaires. With Congress passing disastrous budgets for […]
New York, NY – “As a native New Yorker, President Trump understands the importance of supporting first responders, 9/11 survivors and Ground Zero rescue workers. That’s why we anticipated and appreciated […]
In a speech to the Executive Board, Chiarello vowed to continue the fighting legacy of TWU founder Mike Quill. “We will take no crap from management, and we will do […]
The 295,000 active and retired members of the National Association of Letter Carriers have a message to deliver to the White House: Hands off the Postal Service. Every day, 200,000 active […]
A new proposal at Brooklyn’s long-stalled Pacific Park development is drawing widespread support from labor unions across New York City. The initiative, led by a partnership between the U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF) and Cirrus […]
Over the years, many cultural institutions, especially museums around New York City, have clashed with management and demanded higher wages and better benefits. Now, at the Brooklyn Museum, famed for […]
Washington DC – Amazon Teamsters won a landmark victory against Amazon’s anti-worker policies with a judge’s ruling on Wednesday February 12, 2025. The company illegally enforced its Unpaid Time Off […]
Washington – American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National President Everett Kelley released the following statement today in response to the mass firing of probationary employees: “This administration has abused […]
New York, NY – NYC and the CSA announced a tentative agreement for administrators working in early childhood education centers. The new contract provides workers with a cumulative raise of over […]
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