The Teamsters Union has a proud and historic record of fighting for equitable contracts that uplift millions of workers of all backgrounds into the middle class, supporting the recognition of
Juneteenth is a pivotal moment in American history. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally heard news of their freedom—three years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Let’s not
New York, NY – CLC President Vincent Alvarez will be stepping down after 14 years leading the nation’s largest regional labor federation. I have first hand knowledge of Vinnie’s success
Legislation calling for EMS workers in New York State to work with a partner at all times was passed by state lawmakers the week of June 7. It is named
In yet another use of an Orwellian effort to confuse the public and spread propaganda, by manipulating our language to deceive the people by replacing truths with deliberate lies, Sen.
One of Trump’s attempts to sell the American public on his varied drastic changes to the country include his statements that a “golden age” of manufacturing is coming to the
It started (at least in the public eye) with Trump designating Haiti as a “—-hole” nation, along with other countries whose population is overwhelmingly people of color. Ira Kurzban, a
In the ongoing battle to preserve the health insurance for city retirees that was promised to them decades ago, traditional Medicare, they have had to contend with politicians and unions
In Ventura County CA, ICE agents descended on farmworkers working on produce farms, on June 10th. The workers, who had already feared going to work, but had no choice, for
The Trump administration’s famous slogan “Make America Great Again” garnered him millions of votes. Now, some of those voters, veterans especially, may regret their choice. It is getting more and
