Fran Drescher Shines at SAG Awards
Silver Krieger
March 12, 2024
On Saturday, Feb. 24, at the SAG Awards, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher gave a rousing pro-union speech. It was only three months after the end
Author: Silver Krieger
32BJ SEIU Commercial Building Workers Approve New Contract
Silver Krieger
March 12, 2024
A new contract for commercial building service workers was overwhelmingly approved by members of 32BJ SEIU. 20,000 office cleaners voted on the contract with the
Starbucks and Workers United Agree On “Path Forward”
Silver Krieger
March 12, 2024
As workers around the country at Starbucks stores continue to unionize, and lawsuits between their union, Workers United, and Starbucks continue to multiply, a new
Columbo Crime Family Member Sentenced In Union Shakedown
Silver Krieger
March 11, 2024
Vincent Ricciardo, 77, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for his role in a shakedown of a high-ranking Queens construction official. Ricciardo’s nickname was
Anheuser-Busch Averts Teamsters Strike With Tentative Agreement
Silver Krieger
March 6, 2024
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters have triumphed by reaching a five-year tentative agreement with Anheuser-Busch. The agreement significantly raises pay, improves health care and retirement
Gruesome Attack On MTA Train Conductor
Silver Krieger
February 29, 2024
On Thursday, Feb. 29, in the wee hours of the morning, MTA train conductor Alton Scott, 59, was brutally assaulted. Just as he had stuck
CWA Local 1182 Long-Time President Loses Election
Silver Krieger
February 29, 2024
CWA Local 1182, the traffic agents’ union, has ousted its long-time president. Former president Syed Rahim, besieged by allegations of sexual harassment and findings of
Cinema Workers Announce Intention to Unionize
Silver Krieger
February 29, 2024
Brooklyn, NY workers who are employees of the Nitehawk Cinema in Park Slope have announced their intention to unionize. 20 employees made the declaration at
UAW Commits to Pouring Millions Into Organizing Non-Union Workers
Silver Krieger
February 28, 2024
The UAW, in a news release on Feb. 21, said it plans to spend $40 million on organizing workers in non-union auto plants and battery
AFM and AMPTP Reach Tentative Deal
Silver Krieger
February 27, 2024
A tentative deal between the American Federation of Musicians and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers will bring unprecedented changes to the working
