DC 37 And City Reach Agreement
Silver Krieger
February 21, 2023
DC 37, New York City’s largest municipal union, has come to a labor agreement with the City, Mayor Adams announced on Friday, Feb. 17. The
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Manhattan D.A. Sets Up Worker Protection Unit
Neal Tepel LaborPress Publisher
February 20, 2023
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., has announced the creation of the Office’s Worker Protection Unit to investigate and prosecute wage theft and other forms
Marty Walsh Has Made Working People Proud
AFSCME President Lee Saunders
February 20, 2023
Marty Walsh has made working people proud. As the first card-carrying union member to lead the Department of Labor in nearly five decades, his door
D.A. Bragg Announces Worker Protection Unit
Silver Krieger
February 19, 2023
In a move which must have put hope into the hearts of many exploited workers, District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Feb. 16 a new
Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters Local
Silver Krieger
February 18, 2023
Rockford, Ill., – Workers at the Sunnyside Dispensary in Rockford, Ill., have unanimously voted to join Teamsters Local 777. It is the second dispensary in Illinois to join the
Starbucks Workers Allege Company is Violating Fair Workweek Law
Silver Krieger
February 18, 2023
Over 24 Starbucks workers in New York City say their employer is in violation of the City’s Fair Workweek Law. The law addresses scheduling and
Local 802 Musicians On Strike Against DCINY; Rally Planned For Monday
Silver Krieger
February 17, 2023
Local 802, the musician’s union, is on strike against Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), and plans a rally outside of Carnegie Hall on Monday,
DeSantis’ Threat to Ban AP Classes Must Be Addressed
Randi Weingarten, AFT President
February 17, 2023
Washington, DC — American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened Florida students and families with the
Lowell Barton, Organizing Director and Vice President, Laborers’ Local 1010
Silver Krieger
February 16, 2023
New York, NY – Laborers’ Local 1010 is the Paver and Road Builders Union in New York City. As everyone who lives here or travels
Black Farmers Still Suffering From Discrimination
Silver Krieger
February 15, 2023
Almost 20 years ago, a lawsuit brought against the USDA by black farmers was finally settled. It was followed by lawsuits by other marginalized groups.
