The Future of New York: Preserving Our Culture,Ensuring Our Safety, and Keeping Families Here

There’s a common refrain among New Yorkers—“It just isn’t the same anymore.” Whether they’re talking about their favorite old-school coffee…

Metro-North To Operate Electric Powered Locomotives

Electric-powered trains will provide New Haven Line service to Penn Station and four additional stations in the Bronx. “New York’s…

U.S. Defense Department Discontinues Awarding PLA’s

The Department of Defense has halted the use of Project Labor Agreements for federal construction projects. The U.S. Department of…

Nightmare of Privatization of USPS May Become a Reality

Trump was making noises about taking control of the public Postal Service long before his present term. Now, word has…

Stop Cuts to Healthcare & Public Services

New York, NY – There are those in Washington that want to slash healthcare the public services while increasing tax…

Proposed Cuts to 9/11 Health Programs

New York, NY – “As a native New Yorker, President Trump understands the importance of supporting first responders, 9/11 survivors…

John V. Chiarello Sworn in as Local 100 President

In a speech to the Executive Board, Chiarello vowed to continue the fighting legacy of TWU founder Mike Quill. “We…

Hands Off Postal Service

The 295,000 active and retired members of the National Association of Letter Carriers have a message to deliver to the…

New Proposal for Affordable and Workforce Housing at Pacific Park Gains Strong Union Support

A new proposal at Brooklyn’s long-stalled Pacific Park development is drawing widespread support from labor unions across New York City. The initiative, led…

Union and Management Clash as Brooklyn Museum Brings Yet Another NYC Cultural Conflict to the Fore

Over the years, many cultural institutions, especially museums around New York City, have clashed with management and demanded higher wages…

Judge Rules Amazon Illegally Enforced Attendance Policy & Workers Hours Must Be Restored

Washington DC – Amazon Teamsters won a landmark victory against Amazon’s anti-worker policies with a judge’s ruling on Wednesday February…

Union leader calls mass firings “reckless”

Washington – American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National President Everett Kelley released the following statement today in response to…