Sooma, Calif.—Hundreds of the men and women risking their lives to battle the massive, fast-moving wildfires devastating Northern California are being paid only $10.50 an hour for it—the state’s minimum
Washington—Four members of Congress introduced legislation Oct. 3 intended to save the United Mine Workers of America’s pension plan. The American Miners Pension Act—sponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Sen.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders issued the following statement calling on President Trump and Congress to act on hurricane relief to Puerto Rico: “3.5 million American citizens have been abandoned by
Albany, NY – NYS Governor Cuomo has launched a huge effort to bring together a wide range of labor, civic, business and industry partners to provide needed services, and funds to help
Colorado Springs, Colo.— The International Association of Fire Fighters Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, held this year on the morning of Sept. 16, is normally a time when firefighters from throughout
Waterloo, Iowa—As Hurricane Irma was bringing its swath of devastation toward Florida Sept. 8, members of two Iowa International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers locals were headed south to help repair
September 4, 2015 By Tara Jessup New York, NY – The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has failed to set goals for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in municipal
June 9, 2015 By John Larson Executive Director, American Farmland Trust Washington, DC – Half of the nation’s protected species use farmland for over eighty percent of their habitat. But
June 8, 2015 By Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Albany, NY – Safe, affordable housing is the foundation of our communities. Without it, New York may be a place to live,
April 14, 2015 By Neal Tepel New York, NY – The largest energy savings program for any public housing authority in the country will begin in New York City. Through a
