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Jun 4, 2021 | News Story
Digital producers on Gannett's Atlantic Digital Optimization Team (DOT) have formed a union with the NewsGuild of New York, CWA Local 31003 to advocate for themselves, their profession and the communities they serve. These employees work across a five-state region that comprises 37 websites in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.
Jun 4, 2021 | News Story
UFT President Michael Mulgrew, DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido, and 32BJ President Kyle Bragg co-authored an op-ed in Crain's yesterday calling for Carbon Free and Healthy Schools across New York City.
Jun 3, 2021 | News Story
The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (NYC CLC) is proud to announce our endorsement of Corey Johnson for the office of NYC Comptroller.
NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez stated “Corey Johnson has built a record of delivering for everyday working New Yorkers during his time in the City Council, including his leadership as Speaker. We know he has what it takes to be our City’s fiscal...
May 28, 2021 | News Story
Employees at yet another of New York City’s major museums have taken steps to form a union. This time the organizing effort is taking place at the Brooklyn Museum, where a proposed union would represent a mixture of full- and part-time workers. The Technical, Office and Professional Union, UAW Local 2110 filed a petition on Tuesday asking for an NLRB vote.
May 28, 2021 | News Story
This week, SAG-AFTRA filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against New York Public Radio, owner of WNYC, Gothamist and other media properties, in response to a coordinated and aggressive campaign to undermine union and protected and concerted activity.
May 28, 2021 | News Story
On Wednesday, members of Laborers Local 79 gathered with supporters and elected officials for a rally at 28th Street and 11th Avenue to fight back against body shops, which prey on people returning home from incarceration and leverage workers' parole mandates of maintaining employment as a condition of their release. These body shops take advantage of the scarcity of job opportunities available...
May 28, 2021 | News Story
Members of the Professional Staff Congress (PSC-CUNY), students and supporters gathered on Wednesday both at the gates of Brooklyn College and simultaneously via Zoom for a #FreeTheFunds: Beyond Racist Austerity Rally.
May 21, 2021 | News Story
On Wednesday, the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and St. Patrick’s Cathedral held their 13th annual Hardhat Memorial Service, remembering the 16 construction workers who perished due to on-site-related accidents over the past year.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral usually has a rule to remove hats and headgear upon entering the religious site; however, hundreds of workers ...
May 21, 2021 | News Story
The nail salon industry was devastated by the pandemic, and its workers—80% women of color—bore the brunt of that heavy economic, physical, and mental burden. In a new Allure piece, labor reporter Kim Kelly takes a deep dive into a recent report that shows just how grim the situation became, as well as the current status of nail techs for whom "returning to "normal" too often means stolen wages...
May 21, 2021 | News Story
On Tuesday, the editorial workers at Forbes announced their intention to unionize with The NewsGuild of New York with over 80% of eligible staffers signed on to the campaign. Forbes staffers are asking company management to respect their collective voice and recognize their union.