June 17, 2014 By Beth Borzone The Long Island Labor community is coming together on Saturday, June 21st to rally at the Massapequa Train Station in support of Long Island
June 17, 2014 By Stephanie West Albany, NY – More than 60 faith leaders from across New York has issued a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and State Legislative leaders
June 17, 2014 By Stephanie West New York, NY – Raising the minimum wage to $13.13 in New York City would benefit nearly 1.2 million City residents by an average
June 17, 2014 By AFT President Randi Weingarten On Tuesday morning, teachers across California got up, went to their schools and dedicated their day to helping students learn and grow.
June 17, 2014 By Stephanie West Albany, NY – The Compassionate Care Act would create a comprehensive medical marijuana program in New York, and is sponsored by Sen. Diane Savino
June 17, 2014 By Michael Mulholland, Acting President, AFSCME Local 207 Detroit, Michigan – As a retiree from the City of Detroit, and acting president of AFSCME Local 207, I
June 16, 2014 LaborPress Advertorial During his 40-year career as a union activist, negotiator and official, Tom Jennings has had the opportunity to closely work with some of the most vibrant
June 16, 2014 By Joe Maniscalco Editor’s Note: The following is part of an ongoing LaborPress series examining the ways in which efforts to weaken New York’s Scaffold Law jeopardize
June 16, 2014 By Neal Tepel New York, NY — NYS legislation has passed that allows HPD to create a pipeline of affordable housing development opportunities dedicated to increasing the
June 16, 2014 By Stephanie West Albany, NY – There is a NYSUT supported bill being negotiated with Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York’s teachers union. The legislation will change
