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Jan 3, 2025 | News Story
Physician members of Doctors Council - Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the union representing thousands of frontline doctors across New York City, have provided a 10 day notice to NYC Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H) and its private sector affiliates, PAGNY (Physician Affiliate Group of New York) and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, of their intention to commence unfair labor practice...
Jan 3, 2025 | News Story
Despite safe-staffing laws enacted by the state in recent years, a recent study from the New York State Nurses Association found that just one-third of surveyed hospitals complied with the mandate to publicly post staffing plans in all hospital units and failed to staff intensive care units at the required nurse-to-patient ratio more than 50 percent of the time.
The findings prompted the union’s...
Jan 3, 2025 | News Story
"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.
Jan 3, 2025 | News Story
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. This work has typically been done with the use of respirators in past years. Yet, on October 4, REI imposed a...
Jan 3, 2025 | News Story
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.
Jan 3, 2025 | News Story
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. Their expertise keeps this tradition glowing brightly for millions worldwide to enjoy. Check out Local 3 Sign Division's Instagram here for more photos!
Jan 3, 2025 | News Story
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! network and the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, free immigration consultations are offered to any New York City residents.
Jan 3, 2025 | News Story
The NYC labor movement has seen a resounding surge of activity in the last few years and we want to make sure you are part of the action. Help us speak to union voters, disseminate worker rights information, walk a picket line, support a strike, learn how to apply for your community board, or simply volunteer to assist with the largest Labor Day Parade in the country! You can decide your level of...
Dec 30, 2024 | News Story
In 2024, the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO strengthened our partnerships with our affiliates across the City, helped bring victories in tough contract fights, and advocated for policies that protect and uplift working people. We walked picket lines, lobbied for critical legislation, engaged voters, and more, and none of it would have been possible without you. Your solidarity and...
Dec 27, 2024 | News Story
Thousands of Amazon workers have ended their days-long strike against the company, but the the Teamsters are warning that their efforts are only beginning.
“Make no mistake the Teamsters will never let up and workers will never stop fighting for their rights at Amazon,” a union representative said in a statement. “Stay tuned.”