Legal Service Workers Continue Strike
Silver Krieger
June 25, 2024
Employees at the nonprofit legal services organization Mobilization for Justice have been on strike for 11 weeks. They have gone so far as to ask
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State legislature awards NEW childcare grant to lift barriers for parents entering trades
Max Parrott
June 20, 2024
Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) announced that it received a state grant to expand its childcare access program on Tuesday. NEW’s President Leah Rambo, who
Former NYC Subway Exec Champions High-Speed Rail
Silver Krieger
June 19, 2024
Andy Byford, who at one point oversaw the NYC subways, a daunting task for anyone, is now the senior vice-president of high-speed rail at Amtrak.
Warehouse Worker Protection Act Introduced in U.S. House
Silver Krieger
June 18, 2024
Four Representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives, two of them Republicans, have introduced legislation that would put a spotlight on corporations such as Amazon
Unions and Community Groups Call for Affordable Housing at Rally
Silver Krieger
June 17, 2024
Unions and community groups have come together in an effort to get the city to increase the availability of affordable housing. They rallied at City
Teamsters Urge Gov. Hochul to Sign Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act
Stephanie
June 14, 2024
The New York State Legislature passed new legislation on June 8, the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act. It is aimed at reducing injuries to workers
IATSE Continues to Fight for Fair Contract
Silver Krieger
June 12, 2024
On June 6, The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) came to the end
Working Theater honors labor leaders
Max Parrott
June 11, 2024
Working Theater honored two individuals who have bridged the gap between labor and the arts on June 3 at its annual Bridge Awards and Benefit.
Leah Rambo, President of NEW: An Extraordinary Leader
Silver Krieger
June 11, 2024
New York, NY – Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) has a unique mission: the nonprofit organization prepares, trains, and places women in careers in the
Louis J. Coletti, President Emeritus, Building Trades Employees Association: A Man of True Experience and Dedication
Silver Krieger
June 11, 2024
New York, NY — Louis J. Coletti, President Emeritus, Building Trades Employees Association (BTEA) has proven himself time and time again to be a leader
