New York, NY – A staggering number of hotel workers – over 10,000 in the U.S. – went on strike Labor Day this year. Why? Their issues range from a
It has been known for decades that lead paint, whether from its dust, or chips that can be consumed by children, is extremely hazardous. Lead poisoning in children is particularly
In Sumner, Wash., over 150 Costco fleet drivers have voted to authorize a strike. Costco management has refused to bargain in good faith, leading to the action. The group of
NYC Health + Hospitals is planning to cut in half visit times for new patients beginning this fall, from 40 minutes to 20 minutes. Any patient knows that appointment times,
As the 130th national anniversary of Labor Day approaches, it’s important to remember that the holiday goes beyond a big parade, barbecues and time off work. Vincent Alvarez, the president
When Fallon Ager-Norman, heard she was being asked to be parade chair of the New York City Central Labor Council’s massive Labor Day parade, she said it blew her away
“On Labor Day, we all honor the hard work and dedication of workers across the United States and Canada. We celebrate the over 3 million members of North America’s Building
For John Murphy, fourth-generation New York City union plumber, the Labor Day Parade up Fifth Avenue has been an annual tradition since he became a union apprentice in 1984. But
The first Labor Day parade in the U.S. took place in New York City on September 5, 1882. Union leaders and thousands of working people gathered to advocate for labor
The stories of assaults on transit workers have filled the news cycle for years now. And yet a proper response by the MTA has been lacking, even as the level
