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
New York, NY – When most people in New York City see a CTA – an MTA cleaner – working to keep the platform free
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
