Job Safety

Following passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, safety and health conditions in our nation's workplaces have improved. Workers' lives have been saved and injury and illness rates have dropped in many industry sectors of the economy. However, too many employers continue to cut corners and violate the law, putting workers in serious danger and costing lives. Many hazards remain unregulated. The job safety law needs to be updated to provide protection for all workers who lack coverage and to strengthen enforcement and workers’ rights. It's our job to continue this fight for safe jobs.

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Nov 20, 2020 | News Story

When you buy union, you're supporting good jobs in American communities, jobs that provide living wages and benefits, safe working conditions, and dignity and respect for work. Look for these quality products, produced by union members, when preparing for your Thanksgiving feast.

Sep 9

With three weeks left to accurately count NYC’s hardest-to-reach residents, join us for a discussion on the Labor Counts! Census efforts.

Sep 8

Join us to discuss all of our voting options for the upcoming elections.

The live stream will begin at approximately 6PM.

 

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Sep 8

Join us for a Moment of Silence

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Important updates from the WTC Health Program & September 11th Victim Compensation Fund experts

Dr. Michael Crane

Aug 27

Kicking-off a robust member to member phone bank for the 2020 elections, the New York City Central Labor Council will conduct twice-weekly phone bank opportunities for NYC union members to reach out to other union households both in NYC and in battleground states, with shifts every Tuesda

Aug 20, 2020 | Press Release

"Our teachers know what they need in order to do their jobs safely, and it's time for the City to start listening to what they're telling us and make sure that schools open only when they meet the critical health and safety standards outlined in

Aug 14, 2020 | Press Release

The New York City Central Labor Council joins in calling on the September 11th Memorial and Museum to reconsider their position and allow the Tribute in Lights to go on as planned.

Sep 10

Join the NYC CLC, affiliates, and community partners as we engage in a Week of Action to support NYC workers.