…New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to bring the No More 24 Act to a vote, or step down. Read the full story by Democracy Now, published here: https://www.democracynow.org/2024/3/26/headlines/nyc_home_health_aides_end_hunger_strike_vow_to_continue_fighting_for_an_end_to_24_hour_workdays…
…of 30 days straight of temps over 110F. Hundreds have died from heat exposure. Read the full story by Aliya Uteuova for The Guardian, published March 27, 2024, here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/27/phoenix-workers-heat-protection-law…
…members who are hired for this work on a daily basis only. Read the full story by Josh Eidelson for Bloomberg News via the Portland Press Herald, published here: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/03/27/baltimore-union-fears-loss-of-2400-jobs-on-bridge-collapse/…
…benefit of our members. 4. Lead Chief Shop Steward Program: Initiated and led the Lead Chief Shop Steward program, organizing rallies against assaults on our members to ensure their safety…
…non-union where I saw the abuse and safety violations and the unprofessionalism of the non-union sector. When I got into the union and saw the safety regulations and the professionalism,…
…Local 1500 provided me with the tools, the training and most importantly, the support and encouragement to organize. Which was so key to not burning out as an organizer, but…
…myself on being honest with my members even if the information/answer I’m providing them makes them mad or upset. LP: What are the top challenges facing the union right now, and…
…the classroom. The other use of alternating work sites is more social. “The apprenticeship is great because you’re learning a trade, but you also need to learn to get along…
…the foreseeable future after that construction is completed. The agreement will establish working standards, safety practices and equity in the construction of the terminal for union workers and apprentices in…
…to increase its outsourcing of jobs to “low-cost” countries such as India, Mexico and Brazil. Read the full story by Steve Mollman for Fortune, published March 24, 2024, here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stellantis-uses-mandatory-remote-day-225053112.html?guccounter=1…
