…the clean energy sector, implementing a statewide Project Labor Agreement for SUNY projects, prioritizing clean water infrastructure, allocating funding for wraparound services for those seeking careers in the trades and…
…Minimum Standards Council Act, sponsored by Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Member Harry Bronson. Read the full story by Sahalie Donaldson for City & State New York, published here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2024/04/report-nail-salon-technicians-have-higher-rate-reproductive-health-issues/396169/…
…that women face in these trades, which she listed as lack of career education, outreach from apprenticeship programs, discrimination, harassment, consistent hours, gender-based violence and not enough supportive services such…
Mine manager Anthony Valente, employed by mining company R J Valente Gravel, was sentenced to six months in prison in mid-April and five years of probation for his reckless disregard…
New York, NY — The New York City Comptroller’s Office reached a settlement with Winston Support Services, LLC (Winston) for prevailing wage violations of workers. The settlement payments totaled $2,730,526.06, inclusive…
Starbucks is notorious for its union-busting, despite its somewhat, yet diminishing, progressive image. Now, it has brought a legal challenge to the Supreme Court that could have wide implications for…
…labor, and the leaders here, for making sure these are not just jobs, they’re good union jobs.” Read the full story by U.S. Department of Transportation News, published here: https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/secretary-buttigiegs-remarks-historic-groundbreaking-las-vegas-brightline-west-high…
In the state of Wisconsin, a win for both Labor and local utilities, as well as the environment, has been achieved. In late March, it was announced that the state’s…
…our policymakers and, the public at large, to support-sound policies that sustain, protect and enhance our communities. First following the devastation of Super-storm Sandy and later experiencing how COVID shut…
…put in place medical surveillance programs. Silica dust is linked to many respiratory illnesses, some of which are terminal. These include silicosis, lung cancer, black lung disease, and more. Acting…
