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Sep 21, 2024 | Press Release
New York, NY - Dominicanos USA (DUSA), CUNY Citizenship Now!, and the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO today proudly conducted a special citizenship application assistance event in celebration of National Citizenship Day, which took place earlier this week.
Sep 20, 2024 | News Story
Unionized editorial workers at LexisNexis-owned Law360 have reached a tentative five-year contract deal that, among many gains, lifts wages by an average of 12%, increases family leave to 14 weeks, includes an average bonus of $9,000 and ensures strong job protections on AI and more.
Sep 20, 2024 | News Story
Amazon drivers across three Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) in New York City are demanding Amazon recognize their union and negotiate a Teamsters contract. The workers announced that a majority of drivers at each of the DSPs have signed authorization cards to organize with the Teamsters Union and delivered the demand to Amazon Monday morning. The hundreds of Amazon drivers all operate out of the...
Sep 20, 2024 | News Story
HEART 9/11 is an all-volunteer response team drawing from the skills and knowledge of the FDNY, NYPD, Port Authority Police Department, and the Building Trades of New York City to rebuild homes and complete other emergency services in the immediate aftermath of natural and man-made disasters.
Sep 13, 2024 | News Story
On Saturday, September 7, more than 85,000 workers and their families took to the streets in a powerful and vibrant display of solidarity and pride, marching twenty blocks past tens of thousands of spectators who turned out in support. With the rain (mostly!) holding off, participants including unions, constituency groups, labor partners, bands, and more chanted and sometimes even danced their...
Sep 13, 2024 | News Story
Unionized editorial workers at LexisNexis-owned Law360 began an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike Tuesday, after giving management every opportunity to bargain a fair contract and negotiate remedies for their unlawful actions. The members of Law360 Union, the fifth largest bargaining unit represented by The NewsGuild of New York, have been preparing for this day since taking a formal strike...
Sep 13, 2024 | News Story
Members of the Bird Union-CWA Local 1180 have reached a tentative agreement with the National Audubon Society for a first union contract, avoiding a strike that had been planned for this week. This tentative agreement was reached after more than two years of negotiations, supported by mobilization of union members across the country. The 3-year contract will cover 260 union members represented by...
Sep 13, 2024 | News Story
The musicians of the New York Philharmonic (represented by AFM Local 802) are in negotiations for a fair contract! For over a decade, the musicians' salary and benefits have flatlined -- and have now fallen nearly 30% below comparable orchestras in Boston, Chicago, and L.A. The musicians deserve a top-tier contract so that the New York Philharmonic can continue to attract and retain the world’s...
Sep 13, 2024 | News Story
Child Care Subsidies are now available across New York City! These vouchers can be used for any type of child care provider and can save parents an average of $15,000 per year (per child) in child care expenses. Parents must be living in New York City or and meet income restrictions.
Aug 30, 2024 | News Story
As we celebrate another well-deserved Labor Day weekend, I want to take the opportunity to extend our gratitude to all of you for your activism and solidarity throughout the year. Labor Day is a testament to the strength and unity of our Labor Movement, and it’s through all of our collective efforts that we continue to make strides toward a fairer and more just society.