Freelancers are generally unrecognized workers; their labor is under-the-radar, yet they number in the hundreds of thousands in New York State alone. According to Eric Thurm, campaign coordinator of the
Fifth Avenue in Manhattan flowed with thousands of workers on Sept. 7 as the city’s union workforce celebrated the 142nd Annual Labor Day Parade. Workers representing more than 200 unions
When one thinks about the Audubon Society, most imagine an organization working diligently for the crucial cause of conservation. But what about the workers who labor to make this a
SAG-AFTRA, which represents about 160,000 entertainment and media professionals, has just scored a win, not just for the union, but for the 80 games that have just signed the union’s
At a press conference September 2, 2024, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander discussed procedures that now track employer violations. “When companies steal their workers’ wages, commit unfair labor practices,
With the start of what advocates hope is a new era of high-speed rail in the U.S., the Transport Workers Union has a lot of organizing momentum to gain from
With momentum building for high-speed rail in the U.S., organized labor has taken on a key role in pushing forward planning of projects in various stages across the country. Of
LaborPress recently sat down with Dean Devita, president emeritus of the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO) to discuss the topic of high-speed rail a new horizon within the
Bob Yaro is an urban and regional planner who has led a career spanning both the academic world and community and transportation planning for local entities across greater New England.
Washington, DC – Janitors employed by Nelson Services who work in Con Ed generating stations voted to join the Utility Workers Union of America. “We look forward to working with
