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’
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
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
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
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
Washington, DC – Janitors employed by Nelson Services who work in Con Ed generating stations voted to join the Utility Workers Union of America. “We
New York, NY – A staggering number of hotel workers – over 10,000 in the U.S. – went on strike Labor Day this year. Why?
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
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
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
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
NYC Health + Hospitals is planning to cut in half visit times for new patients beginning this fall, from 40 minutes to 20 minutes. Any
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
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
“On Labor Day, we all honor the hard work and dedication of workers across the United States and Canada. We celebrate the over 3 million
For John Murphy, fourth-generation New York City union plumber, the Labor Day Parade up Fifth Avenue has been an annual tradition since he became a
The first Labor Day parade in the U.S. took place in New York City on September 5, 1882. Union leaders and thousands of working people
The stories of assaults on transit workers have filled the news cycle for years now. And yet a proper response by the MTA has been
Hundreds of union laborers took a stand against the notorious non-union demolition firm Alba Services, and their employers Rockrose Development. Rockrose Development owns and manages
17,000 AT&T workers are on strike across the Southeast, protesting what they say are unfair labor practices by the company in recent contract negotiations. CWA
“The company is the enemy here.” Those were UAW President Shawn Fain’s words, after Stellantis, formerly known in the U.S. as Chrysler, then, afterwards, Fiat-Chrysler,
Healthcare costs have risen dramatically in recent years, and are expected to increase as much as 8.5% in 2024. To sustain health benefits at the
For years now, food vendors in New York City have labored in a system which caps the number of legal vendors at a decades-old number,
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
A new analysis by the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School shows the reality behind the typically divisive words of Donald
Leaders of The New Yorker Union sent out a survey in July to its members to gauge support for a strike. It was a test
New York, NY – On Friday, August 9th the New York City District Council of Carpenters hosted its 9th annual charity golf tournament and raised $350,000
Unlike Southwest, United, and American airlines, which have been organized, Delta is a rabidly anti-union company, led by CEO Ed Bastian. Delta’s workers, who number
Reporting unsafe workplaces, wage violations, and illegal working conditions often create fear among immigrant workers, some of whom are working “under the table”. Over two
For the first time in its history, Apple, the behemoth tech corporation, has caved to a union’s demands. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace
Transport Workers Union of America has come through big-time for on-board Amtrak workers. Its new seven-year contract includes the largest wage increase for members in
Actors’ Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. 12 days of negotiation led to a tentative agreement on
The Teamsters had good reason to celebrate at the end of July, as they tackled and broke some of the most heinous practices employed towards
Customers, Dollar store workers and a congressional candidate rallied outside the Morrison Avenue Dollar store in New Orleans where they expressed their righteous indignation over
The computer systems managers (CSM) who work for CUNY are raising their voices over a crucial matter: a lack of raises and pay inequities. Because
The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, originally passed by Congress in 2010, was initiated to provide funding for its program. The program provides
A report by the Center for New York City Affairs, on wages, has been released, and its focus is on the gender pay gap. Widespread
Sides are squaring off regarding the proposal for a new high-speed rail route between New York City and Boston. President Biden’s infrastructure act has brought
The fed grant of $405 million will enhance the electrical transmission and distribution system across Long Island and the Rockaways. “We’re investing in a reliable,
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is creeping up on workers’ futures across the board. Everything from self-driving trucks, which need no driver and will devastate those who
Sean O’Brien, Teamster President, is known as a fierce defender of unions, and the union’s members in particular. But his recent remarks at the GOP
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
The computer systems managers (CSM) who work for CUNY are raising their voices over a crucial matter: a lack of raises and pay inequities. Because
New York, NY – The overjoyed faces of Wegmans workers were evident in a photograph recently taken. The reason: these employees of the popular food
New York, NY — A bipartisan coalition of over 30 Senators, along with the Teamsters, are taking aim at Amazon’s treatment of workers within its
