Staying Healthy
Ben Kimmel
June 7, 2020
A main characteristic of the workforce is that time becomes a valuable commodity. The hours can be long and jobs become busy. Schedules lead to hectic times, which can also
Category: New York
Working Class Nabe Rallies Against Police Brutality And Looting
Naeisha Rose
June 6, 2020
Queens, NY – As the FBI and NYPD Counterrorism analysts try to identify the fringe groups that many speculate are hijacking peaceful demonstrations that were meant to bring justice for
NYC Public Advocate: Black and Brown Cops are Wary of Police Brutality, too
Joe Maniscalco
June 5, 2020
Brooklyn, NY – This week, one of the largest and most influential labor unions in this city said police brutality fears are making many of its Black and Brown members
NYC Labor Unions Back $1 Billion Cut to NYPD Budget
Joe Maniscalco
June 4, 2020
New York, NY – The largest union representing property service workers in the United States in supporting the campaign to cut $1 Billion from the NYPD budget following a week
Know Your Benefits
Ben Kimmel
June 4, 2020
Healthcare is an essential need for everyone. This is why union delegates take a strong position during contract negotiations. The same as physical health is important, mental health is equally
Local 338 Grocery Store Workers to Shoppers: Please Help Us Keep Everyone Safe
Naeisha Rose
June 3, 2020
New York, NY – RWDSU/UFCW Local 338 is comprised almost entirely of essential workers, a great many of them helping to keep New Yorkers fed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite
NYC Public Advocate: de Blasio and Cuomo Have Failed; Unions Have a Role In Filling the Void
Joe Maniscalco
June 2, 2020
Brooklyn, NY – New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo have both failed the people of New York and Organized Labor has a vital role in helping
Retired Rapid Transit Operations VP Tim Schermerhorn in Fight of His Life; Needs Kidney Transplant
Silver Krieger
June 2, 2020
New York, NY – TWU Local 100 and the family of retired RTO (Rapid Transit Operations) Vice President and activist Tim Schermerhorn are putting out a desperate call for help.
Benefits Awarded to Families of Public Employees that Died of COVID-19
Stephanie West
June 2, 2020
The New York State Legislature has passed a bill that would provide additional benefits for the families of a public employees who died of COVID-19. The legislation, S.8427/A10528, would guarantee a