Over 10,000 Hotel Workers Strike Across U.S.
Silver Krieger
September 4, 2024
New York, NY – A staggering number of hotel workers – over 10,000 in the U.S. – went on strike Labor Day this year. Why?
Category: Local
Contractor Settles with DOJ After Lead Paint Violations
Silver Krieger
September 3, 2024
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
Costco Drivers on Verge of Strike
Silver Krieger
September 3, 2024
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
NYC Health + Hospitals Plans to Decimate Visit Times for New Patients
Silver Krieger
September 3, 2024
NYC Health + Hospitals is planning to cut in half visit times for new patients beginning this fall, from 40 minutes to 20 minutes. Any
‘An ongoing and constant struggle’; CLC President Vincent Alvarez on the meaning of Labor Day
Max Parrott
September 2, 2024
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
UFCW’s Fallon Ager-Norman brings union gratitude to role of Labor Day parade chair
Max Parrott
September 2, 2024
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
NABTU 2024 Labor Day Statement
Sean McGarvey, NABTU President
September 2, 2024
“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
UA’s John Murphy hopes to bring his members issues to the fore in the Labor Day parade
Max Parrott
September 2, 2024
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
Unique Labor Day Celebrations Across the Country
Michelle Zettergren
August 30, 2024
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
Huge Numbers of MTA Workers Found to Have Been Assaulted in New Report
Silver Krieger
August 29, 2024
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
