NYC Council Passes Van Safety Legislation
NEW YORK, NY – On Wednesday October 31st at City Hall, the New York City Council passed legislation aimed at closing a loophole which allowed large vans to circumvent the
NEW YORK, NY – On Wednesday October 31st at City Hall, the New York City Council passed legislation aimed at closing a loophole which allowed large vans to circumvent the
WASHINGTON—Wages for the top 1% of Americans hit a record high in 2017, according to an analysis of Social Security Administration wage data released Oct. 18 by the Economic Policy
Three acts of hate-filled violence erupted in the United States in the past week. On Wednesday October 24th, a man with a history of violence murdered two African-Americans at a Kentucky
NEW YORK, NY – The de Blasio Administration released the Long Island City Investment Strategy on October 30th. This comprehensive plan includes $180 million in new City funding for infrastructure improvements, schools,
NEW YORK, NY – The Jewish Labor Committee sends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed by the domestic terrorist who attacked the Tree of Life
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—More than 1,000 striking Marriott hotel workers and supporters marched in San Francisco Oct. 20 as the eight-city national strike against the chain entered its third week. “I’m
NEW YORK, NY – New York City will now provide Unlimited 9/11 Sick Leave to City workers who participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations and contracted
Grad employees at Brown University and Georgetown University have given notice of their intent to hold union elections. This will set the stage for union recognition.
OMAHA, Neb.—Newsroom employees of the Omaha World-Herald newspaper voted to unionize by a 71-5 margin, the NewsGuild announced Oct. 8. “Today is a historic day as journalists make the Omaha
GARY, Ind.—The ArcelorMittal steel company should follow the pattern set by U.S. Steel and agree to a contract without demanding concessions, United Steelworkers District 7 Director Mike Millsap told the