The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which represents West Coast port workers – hates Donald Trump’s tariffs. The people who load and unload the ships along with port truckers and warehouse workers, are losing their jobs en masse. The ILWU says the tariffs are “an economic war on working people.” What the majority of […]
Washington, D.C. – The AFL-CIO’s 34th annual ‘Death on the Job’ report provides a state-by-state analysis of worker health and safety issues as well as recommendations for how the government can better protect workers. According to the report, the Trump administration and DOGE are putting workers at greater risk with policies that eliminate health and safety regulations. […]
AFGE District 14’s organizing drive gained 171 members on AFGE E-Dues. The two-week organizing campaign ended with 88 new AFGE members and 83 current members converted to E-Dues. These initiatives are advancing the union’s fight against attacks on public service. After President Trump illegally cut off automatic payroll dues deductions for union membership in an attempt […]
Washington, DC – Representing more than 8.3 million workers, AFSCME, AFT, NEA and SEIU launch “Put Families First” campaign to highlight the devastating effects of federal budget cut.s The new campaign is aimed at fighting billionaires’ plans to gut public services and give massive tax breaks to the ultra-rich. With over 8.3 million members, including […]
Workers in Glen Burnie, Md., represented by Teamsters Local 570, have secured a new three-year contract that includes a host of wins for the automobile workers. The collective bargaining agreement includes wage increases, pension boosts, a fully employer-paid health care plan, and more. Toyota is the world’s largest, foreign automaker. The united and organized union […]
New York NY – Members of Local 3, IBEW and unions affiliated with the Building and Construction Trades Council traveled up to Albany on May 13th and 14th to speak to state legislators and rally in support of the Metropolitan Park project proposed for Flushing, Queens. On Tuesday, the New York State Assembly passed the […]
New York, NY —Employees at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, voted 55-19 to join OPEIU Local 153. After Sesame Workshop attempted to cancel the election twice and tried to turn away eligible employees on election day, the election results mark a significant milestone for over 100 workers at Sesame Workshop. Workers represent a […]
The nation’s most prestigious universities, some known for centuries as centers of intellectual life in the United States, are currently engaged in a battle to the death with the Trump administration. Free speech, choices of curriculum and the open dialogue between different viewpoints, as well as many other crucial areas that are the reason such […]
In 2023, the “Stand Off Strike”, which pitted the Big Three: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, against the UAW, ended with significant wins for the powerful union against each of the American automobile manufacturers. Now, however, new conflicts are brewing. Stellantis has been laying off workers, or threatening new layoffs, blaming the move on auto […]
New York State Senator Jessica Ramos, has made quite a promise in her quest to seek the mayoral title. She wants to implement a program called “One Good Job,” which is the idea to provide employment for which “every New Yorker [between the] ages [of] 18 to 26 is either employed or enrolled in school, […]
District-Council 37 (DC 37) has ramped up its ugly effort to push city retirees off the traditional Medicare they were promised decades ago and onto the for-profit Medicare Advantage plan, largely seen by the retirees as inferior in a multitude of ways. The 250,000 retirees rely on the current no-fee traditional Medicare and supplemental insurance. […]
Rikers Island, the New York City jail complex, has been notorious for decades for its high rates of violence, lawlessness, and abuse within its walls. Now, an effort to curb its dysfunction and brutality towards inmates has made a leap forward. U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain has ruled that a Remediation Manager will be […]
New York, NY — The proposed federal cuts would impact over 4 million New Yorkers on Medicaid and almost 3 million New Yorkers on SNAP In a legislative briefing May 14, 2025, Comptroller Brad Lander highlighted the looming threat of the Trump Administration to Medicaid and SNAP. “Over 4 million New York City residents are enrolled […]
New York, NY – The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office serves a population of over 1.5 million. It provides a wide range of protections, innovative programs designed for the positive development of inmates, and works with law enforcement and community groups throughout the country to improve safety in their jails and neighborhoods. They patrol roadways for […]
New York, NY – Mario Bucceri is the President of The United Transit Leadership Organization (UTLO). The UTLO represents collective bargaining units within the New York State Metropolitan Transit Authority, representing Deputy Superintendents, Superintendents, and Assistant General Superintendents within the MTA Department of Buses, Department of Subways, Department of Support Services and in the Staten […]
New York, NY – Thomas Shevlin is the President of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association. He has brought much to that role – the depth of his experiences, and then the bold steps he took that brought so much help and relief to so many. He cares deeply about Officers’ safety in diverse ways. […]
New York, NY — Patrick Ferraiuolo, who for the last 15 years was the president of the Correction Captains Association, and served 43 years with the city’s Department of Correction, has retired as of Dec. 31. His current title is now Active and Retired Benefits Consultant. It is an important role in itself, and he […]
New York, NY – The New York State Court Clerks Association (NYSCCA) is an independent union representing approximately 1,350 dedicated Court Clerks who serve in courts throughout New York State. The Union works tirelessly to advocate for its members’ rights, benefits, and working conditions. Court Clerks are the backbone of the court system, responsible for […]
James Gruenfelder, of the Suffolk County Superior Officer’s Association, has exhibited leadership qualities throughout his career. Early on influenced by family members’ careers in law enforcement, as he rose in his positions, he exhibited the skills that would eventually lead him to where he is today. His outstanding concern for his members and their families, […]
Workers who clean Con Ed facilities in Manhattan’s tony neighborhood Gramercy Park, have won a five-year agreement with three companies contracted by the investor-owned energy company. The cleaners are represented by Local 32BJ of the SEIU, and this is their first-ever contract. Benefits that the nearly 100 cleaners will now receive will include wage raises, […]
New York NY – “Appointing an independent remediation manager is a serious indictment of the decades of mismanagement at Rikers. Today, Judge Laura Swain made the necessary decision to appoint a manager with their own substantial discretion to turn around the deplorable conditions for those detained and those who work at Rikers. “Rikers has become […]
In a major victory for AFGE and allies, a district court judge May 9 issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking President Trump’s unconstitutional reorganization of the federal government because these plans “flow from likely illegal directives.” Judge Susan Illston agreed with AFGE and allies’ argument that the administration exceeded its authority in implementing its large-scale reductions […]
“No matter the emergency, AFSCME members in law enforcement never hesitate and they never quit. They are selfless in the face of danger, putting the safety of others before their own. This week, we pause to recognize the sacrifices they make, and we celebrate their tireless dedication to our communities. “These brave professionals understand the […]
Anyone who has been following the continuing crises facing nurses in America, and their numerous attempts to change their circumstances through collective action, will not be surprised by the findings in a new report released on May 12. Global Nurses United (GNU), a federation of international nurse unions that represents over 2.5 million nurses and […]
SEIU Local 1199 President George Gresham was defeated by challenger Yvonne Armstrong in a union election watched carefully. More than 38,000 union members voted in this carefully watched election. Yvonne Armstrong, the unions senior executive vice president, earned 26,623 votes, or 69 percent of the vote and George Gresham received only 31 percent. Veronica Turner Bigs, a […]
In a passionate address, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten told delegates, “We have a fight on our hands.” At the AFT-Oregon 2025 Convention on Friday May 9th, Weingarten highlighted the work AFT and locals throughout the country are doing to fight for public schools that are safe and welcoming for all; for academic freedom; […]
After 55 years on the job, Harry Nespoli, president of the Teamsters Local 831, the Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association. retired on May 6, 2025. He had led the union since 2002. Nespoli said goodbye to the legions of the “Strongest” as the workers are known. Nespoli started his days very early in the morning in the […]
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which represents West Coast port workers – hates Donald Trump’s tariffs. The people who load and unload the
Washington, D.C. – The AFL-CIO’s 34th annual ‘Death on the Job’ report provides a state-by-state analysis of worker health and safety issues as well as recommendations for
AFGE District 14’s organizing drive gained 171 members on AFGE E-Dues. The two-week organizing campaign ended with 88 new AFGE members and 83 current members
Washington, DC – Representing more than 8.3 million workers, AFSCME, AFT, NEA and SEIU launch “Put Families First” campaign to highlight the devastating effects of
Workers in Glen Burnie, Md., represented by Teamsters Local 570, have secured a new three-year contract that includes a host of wins for the automobile
New York NY – Members of Local 3, IBEW and unions affiliated with the Building and Construction Trades Council traveled up to Albany on May
New York, NY —Employees at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, voted 55-19 to join OPEIU Local 153. After Sesame Workshop attempted to cancel
The nation’s most prestigious universities, some known for centuries as centers of intellectual life in the United States, are currently engaged in a battle to
In 2023, the “Stand Off Strike”, which pitted the Big Three: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, against the UAW, ended with significant wins for the
New York State Senator Jessica Ramos, has made quite a promise in her quest to seek the mayoral title. She wants to implement a program
District-Council 37 (DC 37) has ramped up its ugly effort to push city retirees off the traditional Medicare they were promised decades ago and onto
Rikers Island, the New York City jail complex, has been notorious for decades for its high rates of violence, lawlessness, and abuse within its walls.
New York, NY — The proposed federal cuts would impact over 4 million New Yorkers on Medicaid and almost 3 million New Yorkers on SNAP In
New York, NY – The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office serves a population of over 1.5 million. It provides a wide range of protections, innovative programs
New York, NY – Mario Bucceri is the President of The United Transit Leadership Organization (UTLO). The UTLO represents collective bargaining units within the New
New York, NY – Thomas Shevlin is the President of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association. He has brought much to that role – the
New York, NY — Patrick Ferraiuolo, who for the last 15 years was the president of the Correction Captains Association, and served 43 years with
New York, NY – The New York State Court Clerks Association (NYSCCA) is an independent union representing approximately 1,350 dedicated Court Clerks who serve in
James Gruenfelder, of the Suffolk County Superior Officer’s Association, has exhibited leadership qualities throughout his career. Early on influenced by family members’ careers in law
Workers who clean Con Ed facilities in Manhattan’s tony neighborhood Gramercy Park, have won a five-year agreement with three companies contracted by the investor-owned energy
New York NY – “Appointing an independent remediation manager is a serious indictment of the decades of mismanagement at Rikers. Today, Judge Laura Swain made
In a major victory for AFGE and allies, a district court judge May 9 issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking President Trump’s unconstitutional reorganization of the
“No matter the emergency, AFSCME members in law enforcement never hesitate and they never quit. They are selfless in the face of danger, putting the
Anyone who has been following the continuing crises facing nurses in America, and their numerous attempts to change their circumstances through collective action, will not
SEIU Local 1199 President George Gresham was defeated by challenger Yvonne Armstrong in a union election watched carefully. More than 38,000 union members voted in
In a passionate address, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten told delegates, “We have a fight on our hands.” At the AFT-Oregon 2025 Convention
After 55 years on the job, Harry Nespoli, president of the Teamsters Local 831, the Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association. retired on May 6, 2025. He had
Local union members throughout the USA, are contacting their congressional legislators with a simple message – don’t cut Medicaid. Americans, regardless where they live, are
With one of the highest suicide rates of any profession, the construction industry faces a mental health crisis. Men working in construction are specially at
Washington DC – “President Trump’s skinny budget cuts much of what helps poor, working-class and middle-class Americans, seemingly to pay for tax cuts for the rich.
Even in these times when the Trump hammer on progressive values is coming down and attempting to erase the very existence of DEI, three City
Yet another chip has been chiseled off the block of monolith union-busing Amazon, this time through a flagship Whole Foods in Phil. The NLRB has
A new project whose aim it is to connect federal workers whose rights have been violated has been formed. The AFL-CIO, We the Action, Democracy
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Region 20 in Calif., has issued a complaint against Amazon over its illegal refusal to bargain. The move is
“During Public Service Recognition Week, from May 4 through May 11, we honor working people across America who keep our communities safe, healthy and moving
In New York City, May Day, International Workers Day, brought thousands of workers, union leaders, politicians, and other opponents of the Trump Administration’s anti-worker policies
New York Times columnist and PBS NewsHour’s co-commentator David Brooks, who has been a constant contributing presence in the dwindling intellectual life of the United
Hartford Conn – Approximately 3,000 members at IAM Union Locals 700 and 1746 in the greater Hartford, Conn., area have rejected the offer by Pratt and Whitney. “Our
The AFM Local 802 brings together professional musicians across the United States and Canada. AFM Local 802 uses their collective voice and power through a
On Wednesday 30, 2025 over one-thousand construction workers gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to remember their fellow tradesman and woman that died or were injured
The year was 1885. Brooklyn was still its own city, American industry was booming, and buildings in New York were rising rapidly. But there was
At LaborPress, we believe the labor movement doesn’t end when the shift ends. It evolves. For union retirees, it transforms into a new phase of
New York – Actors’ Equity Association has released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s new budget proposal which moves to make major
Washington, DC — “President Trump’s skinny budget cuts much of what helps poor, working-class and middle-class Americans, seemingly to pay for tax cuts for the rich. You
Washington, D.C. – “On National Apprenticeship Day, April 30, 2025, we celebrate the life-changing power of Registered Apprenticeships. As the data confirms — and the Trump
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