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"Working people are hit hardest by the impacts of climate change. When wildfire smoke fills our skies or storms flood our subways, it’s workers who get up and do the jobs that keep our city running.

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REI SoHo ski shop workers unionized with the RWDSU walked off the job on a ULP strike on Wed, Dec 4, and have been out on the picket line at 303 Lafayette Street since. Ski shop workers are required to melt plastic and wax to repair skis, up to 8-15 pairs a day at the peak of ski season.

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Fashion Models Get Long-Sought Industry Protections

Thousands of models, content creators, stylists and others working in New York State’s fashion industry will get paid on time, copied on contracts and agreements and notified of royalties they are owed as a result of legislation signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul Saturday.

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Times Square Rings in the New Year with Help from IBEW Local 3 Members

Did you know the New Year's Eve ball in Times Square is installed and operated by IBEW Local 3 electricians? Union shop AMA Electric Sign Company oversees this job, ensuring every light and mechanism works flawlessly for the iconic celebration.

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Complex and changing policies affecting the economic and political conditions for immigrants in the United States have put a premium on free access to accurate information. In collaboration with the CUNY Citizenship Now!

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7 Billion in City Capital Projects Completed by Unionized Construction Industry

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Take Action: REI SoHo Ski Shop Workers in 5th Week of ULP Strike

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Times Square Rings in the New Year with Help from IBEW Local 3 Members

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Workers Ratify First Union Contract - Dec 4

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Minneapolis Airport Food Service Workers Reach Tentative Deal; Secure Highest Wages in Airport’s History - Nov 25

‘Reading Opens the World’: The Working People Weekly List - Nov 24

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Bus Drivers Get Big Raises in New Island Transit Contract - Nov 24

Worker Wins: A Life-Changing Contract - Nov 21

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IAM Union Local 2789 Members Ratify Strong New Contract at John Deere in Georgia - Nov 21

CALL: Tell Your Representative to Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act - Nov 20

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Union Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement - Nov 20

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Minneapolis Teachers Ratify Contract with School District - Nov 18