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Dec 4, 2020 | News Story
The fight against COVID-19 is one that we can win if we work together. Each and every one of us knows to wear a mask, wash our hands and keep a social distance. These simple steps can keep our communities safe. But did you know you can add your phone to the fight against COVID-19?
Nov 24, 2020 | Press Release
"The NYC Labor Movement today mourns the passing of former Mayor David Dinkins, who led the city with dignity, grace, and humility through some of our most troubled times. A true public servant, Mayor Dinkins worked tirelessly to make New York City a more fair and equitable society for all people, especially our city's working families."
Nov 23, 2020 | Press Release
"The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO strongly supports AFM Local 802's campaign to #SaveNYCMusicians. Our musicians are world class artists who are critical to the cultural and economic life of the city, and they're fighting hard to emerge from this crisis and restore NYC to its rightful place as the world’s leading live entertainment center. But right now, they are almost all...
Nov 23, 2020 | Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kate Whalen, kwhalen@nycclc.org, 347-453-7131
November 23, 2020, New York, NY — New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement:
Nov 20, 2020 | News Story
On Tuesday, people came together across America to celebrate the work of our public Postal Service — a pillar of our democracy and our communities. In NYC, postal workers and supporters including the NYC CLC gathered in front of the James A.
Nov 20, 2020 | News Story
Laundry Workers Hold 2-Day Strike Demanding Fair Contract and Protesting Illegal Termination Threats
Unionized workers at one of New York's largest hospital-laundry and medical-uniform companies launched a two-day strike on Wednesday to demand a fair contract and protest illegal threats of termination that are being investigated by the National Labor Relations Board. The employees, overwhelmingly Latinx immigrants who have worked throughout the pandemic, clean and process medical linens for many...
Nov 20, 2020 | News Story
This week marked an important step forward in securing good family-sustaining, community-supporting union jobs in the offshore wind industry. North America's Building Trades Unions announced a national memorandum of understanding with developer Ørsted regarding construction of offshore wind farms. This new agreement will help ensure that offshore wind in the U.S.
Nov 20, 2020 | News Story
NYC Care is a health care access program that guarantees low-cost and no-cost services to New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance. All NYC Care services are provided through NYC Health + Hospitals .
With NYC Care, you can get a unique membership card to access health services, choose your own doctor, and get affordable medications. NYC Care Services include:
Nov 20, 2020 | News Story
With the critical Georgia Senate races heading into runoff elections on January 5th, The New York City Central Labor Council, in conjunction with the national AFL-CIO, is hosting daily phone bank opportunities for NYC union members to reach out to union households in Georgia.
Nov 20, 2020 | News Story
When you buy union, you're supporting good jobs in American communities, jobs that provide living wages and benefits, safe working conditions, and dignity and respect for work. Look for these quality products, produced by union members, when preparing for your Thanksgiving feast.