Michigan unions, along with Demcratic power, are coming back. The notorious anti-union law, called “Right-to-Work” in an Orwellian twist of irony, has been repealed in the state. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a statement on Equal Pay Day, which falls on the 14th of March annually. Rife with statistics to support its assertion that the
30,000 school support staffers in Los Angeles are staging a three-day strike from March 21-23. The strikers, who include cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, and special ed assistants, are aiming
The Transport Workers Union Local 100, representing thousands of subway and bus workers, has partnered with State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assembly Member Pheffer Amato in pursuit of amendments to
Dozens of Senators have joined together to introduce two bills to make the tax code fairer for workers and to put the brakes on multi-million dollar tax deductions by corporations
Lindsay Dougherty, a second-generation Teamster from Detroit, Mich., is tough as nails, not afraid to use a few curse words to make a point and add force to an argument.
After a last-minute disagreement over wages and contract duration threatened negotiations, bronx building workers struck a deal with the bronx realty advisory board (brab) and successfully averted a strike nearly
The Guardian reports it has heard leaked audio revealing a manager at Union Pacific instructing an employee to skip inspections in 2016. Stephanie Griffin, a former carman, had gone to
The labor market inequalities we see in the United States today are rooted in the way economic security has historically been made available for White workers at the expense of
Union retirees in New York City have been protesting and filing lawsuits for two years, aiming to keep their traditional Medicare and Senior Care plans, which are under attack. Currently,
A day before the contract for several thousand Bronx building maintenance workers expires, their union has reported that negotiations have gone abruptly south and workers are preparing to strike. The
Equal Pay Day aims to address the significant pay gap based on ethnicity and gender, emphasizing that this is a persistent and ongoing issue. One union that has been actively
Dozens of Senators have joined together to introduce two bills to make the tax code fairer for workers and to put the brakes on multi-million dollar tax deductions by corporations
On Feb. 28, arbitrator Howard Edelman ruled that the MTA’s plan to cut subway service during weekdays and increase it on weekends would not fly. In a major win for
After 16 months of negotiations, Whitney Museum unionized workers have ratified their first contract. The Whitney Museum Union is a part of Local 2110 of the United Auto Workers (UAW)
Caterpillar Inc., which produces heavy duty construction equipment, has for the time being avoided a walkout by workers at four of its facilities. It currently has a tentative agreement with
Chris Smalls, the former Amazon worker who successfully unionized an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, NY, in 2022, is on his way to the U.K. It’s his first international trip,
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), has achieved record wins for its 4,000 workers in a new agreement with Lockheed Martin. The workers will vote on whether
The MTA and the Transit Workers Union Local 100 have had numerous disagreements over the years. Now the stakes are higher for strap-hangers. The MTA wants to cut subway service
Over 1,100 coal miners in Alabama, members of the United Mine Workers of America union, returned to work on Feb. 16 after being on strike for almost two years. After
According to the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, the number of construction worker deaths on the job increased 9% from 2020 to 2021. And 61 workers lost
Strippers in Los Angeles, fed up with what they say are safety issues, unfair wage policies, racist discrimination in hiring, and lack of protection for undocumented workers, among other issues,
Why is it important to review your existing infertility benefit structure? Infertility has received a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. The CDC recently updated their statistics to
In 1911, 146 workers died in a horrific fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Their working conditions, untimely deaths, and the lack of adequate compensation for the families of the
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, the governor issued an Executive Order that shut down all non-essential businesses. Amazon was found to be an essential
A group of fed up musicians set up outside of Carnegie Hall Monday night to hold a concert outside the official concert. Between songs the sounds of brass-and-percussion ensemble changed
Reprinted – AFSCME.ORG As on most days, New York City 911 radio dispatcher Jessica Collazo reported to work on April 12, 2022, not knowing what to expect. Although a dispatcher’s
New York, NY – Review of: The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise, at the Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street in New York City. This is a musical based
Unions take great pride in the benefits they are able to offer their members, for good reason. Great benefits contribute to growth in membership and protect members and their families
Treatment for musculoskeletal (MSK) issues — whether acute, chronic, or rehabilitative — is often addressed by opioids, surgery, or physical therapy. Opioids and surgery have distinct drawbacks, such as addiction,
DC 37, New York City’s largest municipal union, has come to a labor agreement with the City, Mayor Adams announced on Friday, Feb. 17. The union, which makes up one
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., has announced the creation of the Office’s Worker Protection Unit to investigate and prosecute wage theft and other forms of worker harassment and exploitation
Marty Walsh has made working people proud. As the first card-carrying union member to lead the Department of Labor in nearly five decades, his door was always open to us,
In a move which must have put hope into the hearts of many exploited workers, District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Feb. 16 a new initiative: the Worker Protection Unit.
Rockford, Ill., – Workers at the Sunnyside Dispensary in Rockford, Ill., have unanimously voted to join Teamsters Local 777. It is the second dispensary in Illinois to join the Teamsters in less than two
Over 24 Starbucks workers in New York City say their employer is in violation of the City’s Fair Workweek Law. The law addresses scheduling and directs fast-food operators to give
Local 802, the musician’s union, is on strike against Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), and plans a rally outside of Carnegie Hall on Monday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m.
Washington, DC — American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened Florida students and families with the elimination of all Advanced Placement
New York, NY – Laborers’ Local 1010 is the Paver and Road Builders Union in New York City. As everyone who lives here or travels through here knows, the skilled
Almost 20 years ago, a lawsuit brought against the USDA by black farmers was finally settled. It was followed by lawsuits by other marginalized groups. They all alleged and produced
Joe Oliveira and his coworkers relied greatly on donations of food and gift cards after going on an Unfair Labor Practice strike against multibillion-dollar specialty steelmaker ATI in 2021. They
On Thursday, Feb. 9, Local 2110 of the United Auto Workers and HarperCollins Publishers both released statements laying out the terms of a new tentative agreement. A walkout by about
In his State of the Union address on Feb. 7, President Biden came out strong on the side of working people. Stating that workers are America’s backbone, he added that
“When President Biden first took office, he pledged to be ‘the most pro-union president in history.’ He is living up to his promise. The American Rescue Plan brought the economy
Washington, DC — “President Biden may have been speaking from the U.S. Capitol tonight, but he could have been sitting at any of our kitchen tables, because he spoke from the
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