Bus Driver Attacked in the Bronx
Stephanie West
June 26, 2018
BRONX, N.Y. – Four teens attacked a bus driver in the Bronx. The incident occurred when a group of four young men was exiting a B60 bus last Saturday June
Category: Health and Safety
Boeing Refuses to Negotiate With Machinists at S.C. Plant
Steve Wishnia and Neal Tepel
June 25, 2018
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.—Boeing announced June 18 that it would refuse to bargain with the International Association of Machinists on a contract for 176 flight-line technicians who voted to join the
More Than Just Your Average Deli
Brett Robinson
June 25, 2018
It’s one of those days. You’re inundated with work and you’ve decided today is the day to try the new deli that just opened next door. There’s a salami sandwich
Nail Salon & Carwash Workers Push for One Fair Wage
Stephanie West
June 24, 2018
NEW YORK, N.Y. – On Wednesday, June 20th, nail salon and carwash workers, testified at the sixth of seven New York State Department of Labor hearings to review bringing tipped workers
#MeTooMovement Addresses Sexual Harassment in NYS Legislature
Stephanie West
June 23, 2018
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Women harassed in the New York State Legislature have released recommendations for creating stronger workplace protections in government. Their ‘white paper’ followed a panel discussion on Tuesday, June
RWDSU Denounces ICE Arrest of 146 Meatpacking Workers
Steve Wishnia and Neal Tepel
June 22, 2018
SALEM, Ohio—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 146 workers at a Northeast Ohio meatpacking plant June 19, in a raid that Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union President Stuart Appelbaum
AFT, NEA File Human-Rights Complaint Over Trump Family Separations
Steve Wishnia and Neal Tepel
June 22, 2018
NEW YORK, N.Y.—The U.S.’s two largest teachers unions joined several civil-rights groups June 20 in filing a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Council against the Trump administration’s policy
Assembly Bill Supports 911 Responders
Stephanie West
June 21, 2018
ALBANY, N.Y. – on June 14th, an important legislation aimed at helping those that participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery or clean-up operations, passed the Assembly. Thanks to Assemblymember
Latest Buzz: Asbestos Threat; Trump Attacks, And More!
Joe Maniscalco
June 20, 2018
New York, NY – On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz Chief-Leader Bob Hennelly joins Joe Maniscalco in the studio for a wide ranging discussion about Trump’s latest attack on
Bullying and Violence Continues in Public Schools
Neal Tepel
June 19, 2018
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Comptroller Scott M. Stringer has released a report outlining the stark state of mental health and social services in the city’s public schools. “Safe and Supportive