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Author: Stephanie West

RWDSU Endorses Peralta for State Senate

New York, NY – President Stuart Appelbaum of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) has announced the union’s endorsement of State Senator Jose Peralta in his bid for

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The Airbnb Battle with Unite Here Continues

NEW YORK, NY – While Unite Here battles Airbnb Inc. in New York City and other major municipalities throughout the country, United Auto Workers has organized cafeteria workers at  Airbnb facilities.  Bon Appétit contracts food services

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NYC Graduation Rates Improving

In 2017, New York City has seen the highest four-year high school graduation rate on record, with 74.3 percent of children achieving a diploma. In addition the city had the

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RWDSU Endorses Peralta for State Senate

New York, NY – President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) has announced the union’s endorsement of State Senator Jose Peralta in his bid for another term. 


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Hotel Workers Vote UNITE HERE

Toronto, Canada – Hotel workers at 17 hotels around Toronto have decided to remain with UNITE HERE Local 75 on the heels of raiding efforts by Unifor, including the Toronto

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LiUNA Local 405 Celebrates 100 Years

Rochester, Minnesota – LIUNA Local 405 is celebrating a 100 year anniversary. The union was chartered on February 9, 1918. For 100 years the members and signatory union contractors helped build and maintain

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Tips Are for Workers Not Employers

On Monday, February 5th, Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) United  delivered thousands of comments opposing a proposed federal Department of Labor rule to make tips the property of employers. Workers and

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