New Yorker Union Workers On Verge of Strike
Silver Krieger
August 14, 2024
Leaders of The New Yorker Union sent out a survey in July to its members to gauge support for a strike. It was a test
Category: State & Municipal Employees
Immigrant Workers’ Fears Prompt Government Agencies to Call for Law Changes
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
Reporting unsafe workplaces, wage violations, and illegal working conditions often create fear among immigrant workers, some of whom are working “under the table”. Over two
Huge Win for Amtrak Workers as TWU Wins New Contract
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
Transport Workers Union of America has come through big-time for on-board Amtrak workers. Its new seven-year contract includes the largest wage increase for members in
Teamsters “Frontline in Battle” in Fight for Pro-Union Illinois Legislation
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
The Teamsters had good reason to celebrate at the end of July, as they tackled and broke some of the most heinous practices employed towards
Rally Held to Protest Closures of Dollar General Stores and Family Dollars
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
Customers, Dollar store workers and a congressional candidate rallied outside the Morrison Avenue Dollar store in New Orleans where they expressed their righteous indignation over
CUNY Managers Decry Stagnant Pay
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
The computer systems managers (CSM) who work for CUNY are raising their voices over a crucial matter: a lack of raises and pay inequities. Because
Zadroga Act Running Out of Funds
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, originally passed by Congress in 2010, was initiated to provide funding for its program. The program provides
New Report Highlights Wage Inequities Among Workers
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
A report by the Center for New York City Affairs, on wages, has been released, and its focus is on the gender pay gap. Widespread
Northeast Travel Could Be Significantly Changed by High-Speed Rail
Silver Krieger
August 11, 2024
Sides are squaring off regarding the proposal for a new high-speed rail route between New York City and Boston. President Biden’s infrastructure act has brought
Fed Grant upgrades NYS Power
Neal Tepel LaborPress Publisher
August 11, 2024
The fed grant of $405 million will enhance the electrical transmission and distribution system across Long Island and the Rockaways. “We’re investing in a reliable,
