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Mar 9, 2018 | News Story
Is your local prepared for the upcoming Janus decision? Join the NYC Central Labor Council, the Murphy Institute at CUNY, and the Worker Institute at Cornell ILR for a series of six workshops focused on the fundamental skills and strategy necessary to strengthen our unions in this crucial moment.
Workshops will be held twice a month beginning on March 29. Please see the session listing &...
Mar 9, 2018 | News Story
Women's History Month has been recognized in the United States since 1987 but this past Thursday, March 8, we celebrated International Women's Day. All throughout the world International Women’s Day was celebrated through marches, protests, and events to highlight the social, cultural and economic achievements of women.
Mar 9, 2018 | News Story
To the workers of all trades who toil in the worst of weather to keep our city up and running as well as those whose work can’t take a snow day, we thank you.
Mar 9, 2018 | News Story
Gary LaBarbera, president of the 100,000 member Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, vigorously defends New York’s prevailing wage laws in this week's Commercial Observer.
Mar 2, 2018 | News Story
On Thursday, the NYC CLC once again partnered with the United Federation of Teachers to hold the second annual Future in Focus: Exploring College and Careers fair yesterday to highlight the many opportunities that exist for high school students post graduation. You can check out a glimpse of yesterday's event here.
Mar 2, 2018 | News Story
On February 24, working people in New York City and across the country stood together against attacks aimed at limiting our voice at work. We were joined by community groups, faith based organizations, allies and partners of all working people. Our strength is in our numbers, and in our solidarity.
Feb 23, 2018 | News Story
Editorial employees at the digital news site Mic have announced that an overwhelming majority of its staff have joined the NewsGuild of New York, the union that represents nearly 3,000 media professionals in the Greater New York City area.
Feb 23, 2018 | News Story
Members of the Legal Services Staff Association (LSSA) working at Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) voted last week to
Feb 23, 2018 | News Story
This week, NYCCLC President Vincent Alvarez participated in a panel discussion hosted by IBEW Local 3 and Queens County Young Democrats (QCYD).
The discussion centered around the importance of unionization and the positive community effects resulting from good jobs. President Alvarez noted the 80 years of wage growth parallel to the growth of productivity as a result of unions lifting wage floors...