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Union Coalition Wins Historic Strike at LIRR

Union Coalition Wins Historic Strike at LIRR

22 May, 2026

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Union Coalition Wins Historic Strike at LIRR

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) union coalition reached a tentative agreement this week to end the carrier's first strike in over three decades. The agreement provides workers with raises that maintain their standard of living while strengthening work rules and improving benefits.

Union Coalition Wins Historic Strike at LIRR

HTC Negotiates New Eight Year Industry-Wide Agreement

HTC Negotiates New Eight Year Industry-Wide Agreement

22 May, 2026

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HTC Negotiates New Eight Year Industry-Wide Agreement

The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council this week announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Hotel Association of New York City on a new Eight-year Industry-Wide Agreement (“IWA”).

HTC Negotiates New Eight Year Industry-Wide Agreement

Home Care Workers, Labor, and Disability Activists Demand New York City Council Reject Intro. 303

Home Care Workers, Labor, and Disability Activists Demand New York City Council Reject Intro. 303

22 May, 2026

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Home Care Workers, Labor, and Disability Activists Demand New York City Council Reject Intro. 303

District Council 37, Home Care Employees Local 389, disability advocates and labor allies rallied at City Hall Park Wednesday to urge the New York City Council to reject Intro.

Home Care Workers, Labor, and Disability Activists Demand New York City Council Reject Intro. 303

Tell Reuters Execs: Reuters Workers Deserve Guaranteed Raises!

Tell Reuters Execs: Reuters Workers Deserve Guaranteed Raises!

22 May, 2026

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Tell Reuters Execs: Reuters Workers Deserve Guaranteed Raises!

Members of the Reuters Guild along with supporters held an informational picket outside company HQ Thursday to let management know that they won't stop until they get a fair contract with wage increases that reflect their value.

Tell Reuters Execs: Reuters Workers Deserve Guaranteed Raises!

Call for Entries: The Debra E. Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize

Call for Entries: The Debra E. Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize

22 May, 2026

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Call for Entries: The Debra E. Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize

The New York Labor History Association’s Bernhardt Prize awards $1,000 to an article that exemplifies great writing for a general audience and furthers the understanding of the history of working people. The prize and the forum honor the vision of the late Debra E.

Call for Entries: The Debra E. Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize

Solidarity Alert: REI Co-op Boycott

Solidarity Alert: REI Co-op Boycott

22 May, 2026

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Solidarity Alert: REI Co-op Boycott

Since 2022, workers at 11 REI stores have unionized, forming the REI Union. For four years, REI has refused to reach a first contract with workers, union busted, and slashed benefits. Now, REI union workers have voted to authorize a boycott of this year's "Anniversary Sale" - May 15 - 25.

Solidarity Alert: REI Co-op Boycott