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Jul 7, 2023 | News Story
Members in your local may be eligible for subsidized child care for working families. 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 working, live in New York City, and meet income restrictions.
Jul 7, 2023 | News Story
Around 4 AM Wednesday, UPS walked away from the bargaining table after presenting an unacceptable offer to the Teamsters that did not address members’ needs. Following marathon negotiations, UPS refused to give the Teamsters a last, best, and final offer, telling the union the company had nothing more to give. The UPS Teamsters National Negotiating Committee unanimously rejected the package. The...
Jul 7, 2023 | News Story
App-based companies that account for nearly all the food deliveries in the city filed suit Thursday to stop a new law raising worker wages — days before it is set to take effect.
Jul 7, 2023 | News Story
“One job should be enough.” That was the chant and ideal that rang out last Thursday as concession workers at Barclays Center held a rally to push for better pay, better healthcare coverage, and respect from their employer, Levy. Levy and the Barclays Center have been in partnership for close to a decade and figure to continue working together for the foreseeable future.
Jul 7, 2023 | News Story
From the New York State AFL-CIO: New York is Union Strong because we are united. We share common values and interests, and we care about each other. One of the most important ways we can grow stronger as a movement is to talk with one another.
We're making this summer a Hot Union Summer by having those conversations with members in every corner of the state. We want to hear from everyone about...
Jun 30, 2023 | News Story
After seven days on strike, IBEW Local 3 announced this week that the union has successfully negotiated a fair agreement with WESCO.
Jun 30, 2023 | News Story
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), announced last night that, by an overwhelming vote of 88% in favor of the union, workers at the Barnes & Noble Park Slope, Brooklyn store have voted to join the RWDSU.
Jun 30, 2023 | News Story
Nearly $80 million in federal funds earmarked for the Staten Island Ferry that was at risk of being rescinded has been maintained in the recent debt ceiling deal. On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited the St. George Ferry Terminal to announce that he successfully negotiated the restoration of $843 million in unobligated federal relief funds for transit agencies across...
Jun 30, 2023 | News Story
Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina:
Jun 30, 2023 | News Story
On Wednesday, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters walked away from the national bargaining table and officially demanded UPS exchange its last, best, and final offer no later than today, June 30.