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Mediation Meeting Between Staten Island Ferry Union and City Set for Next Week

Mediation Meeting Between Staten Island Ferry Union and City Set for Next Week

16 Jun, 2023

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Mediation Meeting Between Staten Island Ferry Union and City Set for Next Week

Mediation between the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA)—which represents the captains, assistant captains, mates, engineers and chief engineers on the Staten Island Ferry— and the City, ongoing since last year, continues, with another meeting will take place next week.

Mediation Meeting Between Staten Island Ferry Union and City Set for Next Week

Remembering Labor Economist William Spriggs

Remembering Labor Economist William Spriggs

09 Jun, 2023

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Remembering Labor Economist William Spriggs

The entire Labor Movement was deeply saddened this week to learn of the passing of beloved AFL-CIO Chief Economist William Spriggs. Bill Spriggs was above all a man of intellectual rigor and courage, the conscience of the labor movement.

Remembering Labor Economist William Spriggs

More Sinai Workers Rising! Huge Majority of Sinai Student Workers File for UAW Representation

More Sinai Workers Rising! Huge Majority of Sinai Student Workers File for UAW Representation

09 Jun, 2023

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More Sinai Workers Rising! Huge Majority of Sinai Student Workers File for UAW Representation

As nearly 600 postdoctoral fellows continue fighting for a first contract with Mt. Sinai, an overwhelming 80 percent of 350 student researchers have now organized and seek representation as Sinai Student Workers-UAW (SSW-UAW) at the major New York City biomedical research institution.

More Sinai Workers Rising! Huge Majority of Sinai Student Workers File for UAW Representation

Stars Turn Out for Striking DCINY Musicians

Stars Turn Out for Striking DCINY Musicians

09 Jun, 2023

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Stars Turn Out for Striking DCINY Musicians

The DCINY Orchestra (represented by AFM Local 802) is on strike for a fair contract—and these musicians won some high-profile support this week on their picket line.

Stars Turn Out for Striking DCINY Musicians

Striking Insider Workers Ask Supporters Not to Cross Digital Picket Line

Striking Insider Workers Ask Supporters Not to Cross Digital Picket Line

09 Jun, 2023

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Striking Insider Workers Ask Supporters Not to Cross Digital Picket Line

Workers at Insider have been on a ULP strike since June 2nd over management's decision to illegally change their health insurance, saddling them with higher costs and worse coverage.

Striking Insider Workers Ask Supporters Not to Cross Digital Picket Line

Barnes & Noble Workers Flagship Union Square Store Vote Overwhelmingly to Join the RWDSU

Barnes & Noble Workers Flagship Union Square Store Vote Overwhelmingly to Join the RWDSU

09 Jun, 2023

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Barnes & Noble Workers Flagship Union Square Store Vote Overwhelmingly to Join the RWDSU

Wednesday night, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), announced that, by an overwhelming vote of 97% in favor of the union, workers at Barnes & Noble’s Flagship Union Square store have voted to join the RWDSU.

Barnes & Noble Workers Flagship Union Square Store Vote Overwhelmingly to Join the RWDSU