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SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Strike Authorization with 97.91% Yes Vote

In a powerful show of solidarity, SAG-AFTRA members have voted 97.91% in favor of a strike authorization ahead of negotiations of the TV/Theatrical Contracts, with nearly 65,000 members casting ballots for a voting percentage of 47.69% of eligible voters.

SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Strike Authorization with 97.91% Yes Vote

NYCOSH Resources for Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke

NYCOSH has created a slideshow aimed at providing important information about how outdoor workers can protect themselves, including info about key terms, types of respirators, and how to conduct a "seal check.

NYCOSH Resources for Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke

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

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

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

Writers Guild On Strike (updated Sun, June 4)

For updated picket locations and times, and to rsvp, please visit:

https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations

Writers Guild On Strike (updated Sun, June 4)