Con Ed Janitors Join UWUA
Stephanie West
September 6, 2024
Washington, DC – Janitors employed by Nelson Services who work in Con Ed generating stations voted to join the Utility Workers Union of America. “We
Category: Manufacturing & Industrial
‘An ongoing and constant struggle’; CLC President Vincent Alvarez on the meaning of Labor Day
Max Parrott
September 2, 2024
As the 130th national anniversary of Labor Day approaches, it’s important to remember that the holiday goes beyond a big parade, barbecues and time off
UFCW’s Fallon Ager-Norman brings union gratitude to role of Labor Day parade chair
Max Parrott
September 2, 2024
When Fallon Ager-Norman, heard she was being asked to be parade chair of the New York City Central Labor Council’s massive Labor Day parade, she
NABTU 2024 Labor Day Statement
Sean McGarvey, NABTU President
September 2, 2024
“On Labor Day, we all honor the hard work and dedication of workers across the United States and Canada. We celebrate the over 3 million
UA’s John Murphy hopes to bring his members issues to the fore in the Labor Day parade
Max Parrott
September 2, 2024
For John Murphy, fourth-generation New York City union plumber, the Labor Day Parade up Fifth Avenue has been an annual tradition since he became a
Unique Labor Day Celebrations Across the Country
Michelle Zettergren
August 30, 2024
The first Labor Day parade in the U.S. took place in New York City on September 5, 1882. Union leaders and thousands of working people
Union Laborers Arrested During Demonstration Against Exploitative Contractor
Silver Krieger
August 29, 2024
Hundreds of union laborers took a stand against the notorious non-union demolition firm Alba Services, and their employers Rockrose Development. Rockrose Development owns and manages
UAW Fights Major Layoffs at Stellantis
Silver Krieger
August 27, 2024
“The company is the enemy here.” Those were UAW President Shawn Fain’s words, after Stellantis, formerly known in the U.S. as Chrysler, then, afterwards, Fiat-Chrysler,
5 important questions for Labor health funds to ask before partnering with a health system
Michelle Zettergren
August 26, 2024
Healthcare costs have risen dramatically in recent years, and are expected to increase as much as 8.5% in 2024. To sustain health benefits at the
NYCDCC Raises $350,000 for Wounded Warriors
Neal Tepel LaborPress Publisher
August 13, 2024
New York, NY – On Friday, August 9th the New York City District Council of Carpenters hosted its 9th annual charity golf tournament and raised $350,000
