News Stories
Oct 7, 2022 | News Story
This week, the Center for American Progress (CAP) released a brand new report on pro-union sentiment that labels Gen Z “America’s most pro-union generation.” According to the data, Gen Z’ers are even more pro-union than older generations were at their age.
Sep 30, 2022 | News Story
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) will file an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB), the federal agency that conducts union representation elections in the airline and railroad sectors. The IAM has sufficient interest among JetBlue Fleet Service workers to conduct a union representation election.
Sep 30, 2022 | News Story
After a year of legal delays, Stagehands at Little Island voted “Yes” for a union with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local One. The vote was unanimous in favor of representation by Local One.
Sep 30, 2022 | News Story
Workers at a Trader Joe’s in Williamsburg have filed for union representation, aiming to join Trader Joe's United, a newly formed independent union that won elections at Trader Joe’s stores in Massachusetts and Minnesota over the summer. The Williamsburg store is the first Trader Joe’s in New York City to formally request a union election, of more than a dozen locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn...
Sep 30, 2022 | News Story
Two VITAL Climbing Gyms in New York City have filed this week to unionize with Climbers United. If they win their election, they’ll form the 2nd & 3rd unionized rock gyms in the U.S. Movement Climbing outside of D.C. won a union earlier this year.
Sep 30, 2022 | News Story
The staff of Brooklyn Museum, working across many departments and in many classifications, have dedicated years to their professions and care deeply about the Museum's collections and visitors. These workers voted to unionize last year, to establish a democratic voice at the museum they love. While they're committed to making the Museum a stronger, more sustainable workplace for all, they are...
Sep 30, 2022 | News Story
Members of UAW 2325 this week rallied at two of the local's units where workers are fighting for fair and equitable contracts. On Tuesday, members did informational picketing in support of a first contract at Safe Passage Project, and hundreds also turned out on Thursday to demand a fair contract at the New York Legal Assistance Group. Follow these workers and their contract campaigns on Twitter!
Sep 30, 2022 | News Story
Last week was #ClimateWeek, and we know that the superstorms, droughts, and water quality crises will continue. We continue to keep our brothers and sisters in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean in our hearts after the impacts of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. However, we learned from our Climate Jobs Summit: From Ambition to Action this week that if we take bold climate action at the scale that...
Sep 23, 2022 | News Story
Our 2022 Labor Day Parade highlights video is here! Check out all your favorite unions and union members below!
Sep 23, 2022 | News Story
The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) is collecting donations to help with the destruction and loss caused by Hurricane Fiona. Click here to support relief efforts: http://Bit.ly/LCLAADONATE.