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AFL-CIO: Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action Will Undo Years of Progress

AFL-CIO: Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action Will Undo Years of Progress

30 Jun, 2023

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AFL-CIO: Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action Will Undo Years of Progress

Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina:

AFL-CIO: Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action Will Undo Years of Progress

Sen. Schumer Prevents $80M Cut to Staten Island Ferry Funding

Sen. Schumer Prevents $80M Cut to Staten Island Ferry Funding

30 Jun, 2023

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Sen. Schumer Prevents $80M Cut to Staten Island Ferry Funding

Nearly $80 million in federal funds earmarked for the Staten Island Ferry that was at risk of being rescinded has been maintained in the recent debt ceiling deal. On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited the St.

Sen. Schumer Prevents $80M Cut to Staten Island Ferry Funding

Barnes & Noble Workers at Park Slope Store Vote Overwhelmingly To Join The RWDSU

Barnes & Noble Workers at Park Slope Store Vote Overwhelmingly To Join The RWDSU

30 Jun, 2023

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Barnes & Noble Workers at Park Slope Store Vote Overwhelmingly To Join The RWDSU

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), announced last night that, by an overwhelming vote of 88% in favor of the union, workers at the Barnes & Noble Park Slope, Brooklyn store have voted to join the RWDSU.

Barnes & Noble Workers at Park Slope Store Vote Overwhelmingly To Join The RWDSU

Submissions Open for 2023 Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize

Submissions Open for 2023 Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize

23 Jun, 2023

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Submissions Open for 2023 Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize

The New York Labor History Association's Bernhardt Prize awards $1000 to an article that exemplifies great writing for a general audience and furthers the understanding of the history of working people. The prize and the forum honor the vision of the late Debra E.

Submissions Open for 2023 Bernhardt Labor Journalism Prize

Labor Mobilizes - New Americans Initiative

Labor Mobilizes - New Americans Initiative

23 Jun, 2023

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Labor Mobilizes - New Americans Initiative

The NYC Central Labor Council in partnership with unions across New York City will work together to assist eligible permanent residents in navigating the process to becoming new U.S. citizens.

Labor Mobilizes - New Americans Initiative

Apple's Union-Busting Practices Violated Employee Rights at NYC Store, Judge Rules

Apple's Union-Busting Practices Violated Employee Rights at NYC Store, Judge Rules

23 Jun, 2023

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Apple's Union-Busting Practices Violated Employee Rights at NYC Store, Judge Rules

Apple is once again in trouble for its union-busting practices, with a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruling that Apple interfered with employees' efforts to organize with the Communications Workers of America at its World Trade Center store here in New York City.

Apple's Union-Busting Practices Violated Employee Rights at NYC Store, Judge Rules