Washington, DC – Peaceful protests by our neighbors exercising their first amendment rights across America are being interrupted by violence and unrest. In the middle of the challenges and turmoil,
The New York State Legislature has passed a bill that would provide additional benefits for the families of a public employees who died of COVID-19. The legislation, S.8427/A10528, would guarantee a
WASHINGTON, DC – “The state of America today, further shattered by George Floyd’s murder, breaks every patriotic heart. The raw outrage we see in the streets comes as a pandemic has
Now that we are set to be underway and with hopes for at least a semblance of normalcy, workers are hopeful that businesses will reopen and the economy will regain
Renton, Washington – Thousands of union workers at Boeing are expecting layoffs. Although the first round of job reductions were 2,500 voluntary layoffs and buyouts, the company is now planning
Now is the time for all working people and retirees in New York State to focus on the budget. The economic security of retirees and their families depend on a
Albany, NY – The New York State Department of Labor has paid out $9.2 billion in unemployment insurance benefits to two million New Yorkers. Melissa DeRosa, Assistant to Governor Cuomo
New York, NY – Supermarket workers throughout the country are still losing their lives and deserve to be paid a higher rate during the COVID-19 crisis. Those working in grocery
New York, NY — CUNY colleges have announced planned layoffs of hundreds of adjunct professors. Adjuncts teach 56% of courses at CUNY. “Adjunct faculty are not expendable. They are talented teachers and devoted
Washington DC – The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) – is opposed to the re-opening of 14 meatpacking plants mandated to open by President Trump’s executive order.
