Central Islip, NY – The operator of two Long Island restaurants withheld information regarding payroll requested by department of Labor and was arrested. On February 1,
New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the following statement after he, New York State Assembly member Eddie Gibbs, and ‘Homeless Hero’ and
New York, NY – Attempting to halt unionization at two New York City facilities, Amazon violated federal labor law. National Labor Relations Board Judge Benjamin Green on
“We are deeply alarmed by Governor Hochul’s decision to exclude labor requirements in her new housing agenda. This isn’t just bad policy; it also undermines
The Economic Policy Institute has reported that US employers spend an estimated $340 million each year to fight against unionization, hiring union avoidance consultants. And
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently issued citations to Amazon for failing to keep workers safe. OSHA carried out
Teamsters at United Airlines have ratified an agreement that includes significant wage increases for over 8,200 technicians and related classifications nationwide. “When our administration took
New York, NY – Contracted cleaners, 32BJ members, demonstrated outside Twitter’s New York City headquarters in Manhattan on January 25th. Unionized janitors in NYC and San Francisco
On Jan. 26, nurses across the nation rallied for safe staffing. The issue of staff-to-patient ratios is their number one cause, even above fair wages.
A new agreement between studios and entertainment unions has ushered in a new era for COVID testing for many workers in Hollywood. The unions, Directors
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that illegally fired workers should get more than just back pay. Rather than just getting back their lost
An AFL-CIO blog has linked the end of Roe v. Wade with the struggles of working people. Instead of a 50th anniversary celebration of the
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that illegally fired workers should get more than just back pay. Rather than just getting back their lost
The Economic Policy Institute has released new data showing that the number of U.S. workers represented by a union was more than 16 million in
Queens, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams outlined what he called a “Working People’s Agenda” in his second State of the City address,
The notoriously anti-union Right-To-Work Law could be on its way out in Michigan. After the re-election of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the fact that Democrats
New York, NY—For the first time in their union contracts at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, nurses have won enforceable nurse-to-patient staffing ratios with expedited arbitration
The Economic Policy Institute has released new data showing that the number of U.S. workers represented by a union was more than 16 million in
The notoriously anti-union Right-To-Work Law could be on its way out in Michigan. After the re-election of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the fact that Democrats
As state leaders convene for the upcoming legislative session, they are rightfully focused on trying to end the affordability crisis threatening livelihoods of across the
Since the beginning of the opioid crisis in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) periodicallyissues guidelines for the prescription and use of opioid
Washington, DC — Upon release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual report on union membership and earnings, the American Federation of State, County and
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
A third-party firm will be brought in by Apple to review its labor practices after accusations of union-busting by regulators and employees. The company filed
Two International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) women had the honor of introducing President Biden at public events in mid-autumn. Shawni Davis and Alyssa Cruz
Many claims for COVID-19 are disputed by the employer and/or insurance company. The major issue disputed involves whether the COVID-19 illness occurred out of or in
A study organized by 4 Day Week Global, a nonprofit community platform, has shown that a four-day work week has overwhelmingly positive impacts. The organization
Two International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) women had the honor of introducing President Biden at public events in mid-autumn. Shawni Davis and Alyssa Cruz
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank ruled that Mayor Adams’ administration can no longer charge retired city workers $15 co-pays for doctors’ visits. In an
President Lee Saunders of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) delivered a speech on Jan. 14 paying tribute to Dr. Martin
President Lee Saunders of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) delivered a speech on Jan. 14 paying tribute to Dr. Martin
Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman held a UPS National Screening Committee meeting. UPS locals review proposals, some of which will
On Jan. 11, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank ruled that Mayor Adams’ administration can no longer charge retired city workers $15 co-pays for doctors’
On Monday, Jan. 9, Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman held a UPS National Screening Committee meeting. UPS locals review proposals,
Oceanside, NY—Nurses at Mount Sinai South Nassau voted by a majority to join the New York State Nurses Association on January 12, 2023. NYSNA President
New York, NY — The 46 th Annual Labor & Management Conference is a forum that addresses crucial issues of concern to Labor and Management.
In April of 2022, the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) won a historic victory at its JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island, NY. It was the first
“This is a historic victory for New York City nurses and for nurses across the country, said NYSNA President Nancy Hagans. “NYSNA nurses have done the impossible,
“Workers in America have the fundamental right to strike, and American workers have died on picket lines to protect it. The ability to withhold your
The United Steelworkers announced that approximately 350 pro athletes they represent have voted to ratify a new agreement with the United States Football League (USFL).
Hundreds of nurses will continue to picket on Wednesday, Dec. 11. They will gather outside Mount Sinai Main and Montefiore Bronx, where no contracts have
On January 9, 2023 the New York City council held a hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the Administrative Code 12-126 that will impact
Although union membership is steadily declining, the percentage of Americans who have a positive view of unions is the highest since 1965, at 71%. That
Nurses at two hospitals, Montefiore Bronx and Mount Sinai Hospital are picketing every day until agreements are reached. Montefiore nurses were at the bargaining table
New York, NY—After bargaining late into the night at Montefiore and Mount Sinai Hospital yesterday, no tentative agreements were reached. Today, more than 7,000 nurses
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