New Yorker Union Workers On Verge of Strike
Silver Krieger
August 14, 2024
Leaders of The New Yorker Union sent out a survey in July to its members to gauge support for a strike. It was a test
Category: Features
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
Anti-Union Airline Delta Leaves Workers Behind
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
Unlike Southwest, United, and American airlines, which have been organized, Delta is a rabidly anti-union company, led by CEO Ed Bastian. Delta’s workers, who number
Immigrant Workers’ Fears Prompt Government Agencies to Call for Law Changes
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
Reporting unsafe workplaces, wage violations, and illegal working conditions often create fear among immigrant workers, some of whom are working “under the table”. Over two
IAM CORE Takes Bite Out of Apple
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
For the first time in its history, Apple, the behemoth tech corporation, has caved to a union’s demands. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace
Huge Win for Amtrak Workers as TWU Wins New Contract
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
Transport Workers Union of America has come through big-time for on-board Amtrak workers. Its new seven-year contract includes the largest wage increase for members in
Actors’ Equity Wins Big in New Bargaining Agreement
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
Actors’ Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. 12 days of negotiation led to a tentative agreement on
Teamsters “Frontline in Battle” in Fight for Pro-Union Illinois Legislation
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
The Teamsters had good reason to celebrate at the end of July, as they tackled and broke some of the most heinous practices employed towards
Rally Held to Protest Closures of Dollar General Stores and Family Dollars
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
Customers, Dollar store workers and a congressional candidate rallied outside the Morrison Avenue Dollar store in New Orleans where they expressed their righteous indignation over
CUNY Managers Decry Stagnant Pay
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
The computer systems managers (CSM) who work for CUNY are raising their voices over a crucial matter: a lack of raises and pay inequities. Because