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Nov 3, 2023 | News Story
It’s been nearly two years since the WGA East began negotiations with MSNBC, but they’re still fighting for a fair first contract. Thus far, MSNBC has refused to agree to fair wages or codify meaningful work-from-home flexibility for its workers. WGA East members at MSNBC are also regularly expected to work long hours and be available on standby outside of work hours — all without any additional...
Nov 3, 2023 | News Story
The General Election is Tuesday, November 7, and early voting is running through Sunday, November 5th!
In addition to our candidate endorsements—find them at LaborVotes.nyc—we are also supporting both ballot measures, so make sure to flip that ballot and vote! Find your Early Voting and Election Day pollsites here.
Nov 3, 2023 | News Story
November 6-November 9: SAG-AFTRA members are still out on the picket lines and need our support, now more than ever! This week, the striking actors were joined on the picket line by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler along with leadership from AFL-CIO Sports Council unions, including the WNBPA's Terry Carmichael Jackson, NFLPA's Teri Smith, MLSPA's Bob Foose and USLPA's Connor Tobin.
Oct 27, 2023 | News Story
The General Election is Tuesday, November 7, and early voting begins tomorrow, Saturday, October 28th, running through Sunday, November 5th. The last day to register to vote is also October 28th.
Oct 27, 2023 | News Story
UAW national negotiators announced on Wednesday that they have reached a tentative agreement with Ford. UAW President Shawn Fain and Vice President Chuck Browning announced the agreement in a video that gives an overview of the deal, while outlining next steps in the ratification process. Highlights of the Ford TA include:
Oct 27, 2023 | News Story
Local 3, IBEW hosted Governor Kathy Hochul at the Electrical Industry Training Center this week for the announcement of the
Oct 27, 2023 | News Story
On Thursday, AFA-CWA held a Day of Action at airports across the country, including here in NYC at LaGuardia where they were joined in solidarity by supporters including the striking members of SAG-AFTRA.
United management has made it clear once again: there's plenty of money and desire to invest in the airline. New planes, new gates, new service, new lounges. The time is now for an industry-...
Oct 27, 2023 | News Story
Musicians of the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra, represented by AFM Local 802, have unanimously ratified their first union contract with Distinguished Concerts International New York. In a social media post, the musicians said, "We look forward to returning to the stage with all the wonderful choirs under our new fair contract!
Oct 20, 2023 | News Story
The orchestra of NYC music producer Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), members of American Federation of Musicians Local 802, has reached a 5 year tentative agreement after eight months on strike and four years of bargaining. Workers were fighting for the very essential rights that every worker deserves: job security, health and retirement benefits, and fair wages.
Oct 20, 2023 | News Story
Allies from the NYC Labor Movement rallied in New York City on Wednesday in support of BCTGM Local 390G workers on strike against International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in Memphis, Tenn. The rally called attention to the strike, now in its fifth month, and urged the company’s negotiators to return to the bargaining table. Among the crowd, which gathered in front of the company’s headquarters...