July 2, 2013 By Leo W. Gerard, USW President Pittsburgh, Penn. – “The debate about whether or not climate change is real has gone on for far too long. It
June 14, 2013 By Marc Bussanich New York, NY—New York spends $7 billion annually for economic development, but there’s no way to know how many, if any, jobs were created
June 11, 2013 By Jerry King BOSTON, Mass. — NSTAR Electric and Gas and Utility Workers Union of America AFL-CIO, Local 369, have reached agreement on a new three-year contract,
May 28, 2013 By Diane Cohen Washington, DC – A bipartisan bill to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, create thousands of American jobs, and increase the Nation’s energy
April 8, 2013 By Bradley Gerstman Mayor Bloomberg’s latest attempt at a nanny New York City has reached an all time low. Targeting the experimental nature of underage smokers the Mayor’s
April 5, 2013 By Neal Tepel Shinnston, W.Va. – The Utility Workers Union of America announced March 28, 2013 that its members at FirstEnergy’s Harrison Power Station will receive $1.25
March 21, 2013 By Stephanie West Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Extended in NY for an Additional 14 Days. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the request of the State
February 28, 2013 Around Town by Neal Tepel The impact of Hurricane Sandy knocked out critical infrastructure across New York, especially at the Southern tip of Manhattan. Tunnels and subways
February 27, 2013 By Alex Beauchamp, Northeast Region Director Food & Water Watch abeauchamp@fwwatch.org I have great news. The Cuomo administration hasmissed a key fracking deadline, guaranteeing that we'll keep
February 26, 2013 Around Town By Neal Tepel Super Storm Sandy devastated the homes and lives of many fire fighters. In the wake of this disaster, union members answered the
