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Actors’ Equity Association Urges Increased Arts Funding for New York State

Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, is part of the call to invest in New York State’s arts industries. Assembly Member Daniel J. O’Donnell and Senator José M.

Actors’ Equity Association Urges Increased Arts Funding for New York State

32BJ Bronx Building Workers Win Wage Increases, 4 Year Deal, Avert Strike

After weeks of bargaining and organizing in the streets to make their voices heard, 32BJ SEIU and the Bronx Realty Advisory Board this week reached a tentative agreement that achieves wins for the union's membership.

32BJ Bronx Building Workers Win Wage Increases, 4 Year Deal, Avert Strike

112th Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Commemoration

Friday, March 24, 11:30AM-1PM: Please join us for the commemoration of the 112th anniversary of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, one of the pivotal events in US history and a turning point in labor’s struggle to achieve fair wages, dignity at work and safe working condi

112th Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Commemoration

Call: Paycheck Fairness Act

The Paycheck Fairness Act increases penalties when employers violate equal pay provisions.

Call: Paycheck Fairness Act

International Women’s Day

Women are now nearly 50% of the workforce—yet inequality in the workplace continues. Unequal pay, harassment and discrimination are just some of the abuses women face daily.

But when women stand together, they can demand equality. And a union contract delivers.

International Women’s Day

Take Action: Pass the PRO Act!

We join Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) and Reps. Bobby Scott (Va.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) in their call to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Working people are sick of corporations raking in record profits while we can barely support our families.

Take Action: Pass the PRO Act!