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Feb 13, 2024 | Press Release
QUEENS, February 13, 2024 —“The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO is proud to congratulate our friend Tom Suozzi on his successful election in NY’s Third Congressional District,” said NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez following the victory in Tuesday’s special election. “Union members in Queens know that Tom has been a champion for working families throughout his entire career in...
Feb 9, 2024 | News Story
Workers at Nitehawk Cinema, the movie theater known for pairing first-run and repertory film programming with tableside food and drink service, performed almost entirely in the dark, are petitioning to unionize at their Prospect Park location. More than 70% of employees petitioned for certification with the NLRB last week. Represented by UAW Local 2179, the unit will consist of over 100 full-time...
Feb 9, 2024 | News Story
Writers and editors at CBS News Digital have announced that they have unionized with the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE). CBS News Digital’s 46-member bargaining unit has called on CBS News management to voluntarily recognize their union, without delay or division. An overwhelming majority of the unit signed union cards and asked management to recognize the union on Monday.
Feb 9, 2024 | News Story
FIFA on Sunday announced that the Host Region of New York New Jersey (NYNJ) was awarded the rights to host the FIFA World Cup 26 Final and seven other matches throughout the tournament at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NYNJ will host eight total matches throughout the tournament including the Final, along with fan experiences throughout the NYNJ...
Feb 9, 2024 | News Story
SUNY's plan to make drastic changes in the structure and operation of the public teaching hospital at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University would relegate this safety net hospital to a wing in Kings County Hospital Center. In addition, other health care services currently performed by Downstate would be farmed out to other neighboring hospitals.
Feb 9, 2024 | News Story
Members of the Meredith Union (part of NewsGuild of NY) held a rally and practice picket with the CLC's Scabby Wednesday outside of the headquarters of Dotdash Meredith, where they work to produce People Magazine, EW, Martha Stewart Living, Shape & People TV. Employees at the media outlets won union recognition with 93% voting in favor of the Meredith Union in March 2021, but are still...
Feb 9, 2024 | News Story
NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez and Staten Island Economic Development Corporation CEO Michael Cusick penned an OpEd in Crain's this week, calling on New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the body that oversees New York’s energy sector, to immediately issue a $200 million solicitation devoted to the development of offshore wind ports like Staten Island's proposed Arthur Kill...
Feb 9, 2024 | News Story
The Special Election in New York's Congressional District 3 is next week on February 13th and we are committed to getting out the vote for Tom Suozzi. This race is critically important—control over the 3rd District will help determine control over the entire House of Representatives. With this much at stake, and the special election only days away, every moment counts!
Feb 9, 2024 | News Story
On Super Bowl Sunday, some of our larger and faster union brothers—members of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA)—will be battling it out on the gridiron. While the Super Bowl carries a union label, from players to broadcast crews to stadium workers—your Super Bowl party spread can, too, with union-made in America food and drinks.
Feb 6, 2024 | News Story
The New York City Labor Movement welcomes FIFA's announcement that the 2026 Men’s World Cup final will be held in New York/New Jersey. The nation’s greatest and most diverse workforce stands ready to welcome fans to the world’s biggest game. As planning accelerates, we are committed to working collaboratively with the Host Committee to ensure strong labor standards including good union jobs, fair...