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WIRED Union Wins a First Contract After Strike Threat

WIRED Union Wins a First Contract After Strike Threat

15 Jul, 2022

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WIRED Union Wins a First Contract After Strike Threat

The WIRED union, a unit of The NewsGuild of New York, which represents more than 55 workers at the technology magazine, reached an agreement on a first contract with management late Monday night.

WIRED Union Wins a First Contract After Strike Threat

How a Long-Sought Bill Could Make Construction Work Less Deadly

How a Long-Sought Bill Could Make Construction Work Less Deadly

08 Jul, 2022

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How a Long-Sought Bill Could Make Construction Work Less Deadly

Carlos Moncayo (pictured) was just 22 when he was crushed to death by thousands of pounds of dirt at a construction site in Manhattan’s meatpacking district. More than seven years later, a construction safety bill named after him could become law, if Gov. Kathy Hochul chooses to sign it.

How a Long-Sought Bill Could Make Construction Work Less Deadly

Support WIRED Union's Prime Day Walk Out

Support WIRED Union's Prime Day Walk Out

08 Jul, 2022

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Support WIRED Union's Prime Day Walk Out

Management has slow-walked WIRED Union's bargaining for over a year, refuses to discuss rights participation, and refuses to allow members of the Reviews team in the bargaining unit, in spite of their vital work for the outlet.

Support WIRED Union's Prime Day Walk Out

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements in Congressional and Senate Races with Primary Elections

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements in Congressional and Senate Races with Primary Elections

08 Jul, 2022

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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements in Congressional and Senate Races with Primary Elections

This week, the New York State AFL-CIO announced the endorsements of candidates running in primary races for Congress and New York State Senate. The remainder of the endorsements will take place at the New York State AFL-CIO convention in August.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements in Congressional and Senate Races with Primary Elections

Climate Jobs NY Update: Diversifying NY’s Clean Energy Economy with Good Union Jobs!

Climate Jobs NY Update: Diversifying NY’s Clean Energy Economy with Good Union Jobs!

08 Jul, 2022

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Climate Jobs NY Update: Diversifying NY’s Clean Energy Economy with Good Union Jobs!

It was an electric start to the week as Governor Hochul signed three clean energy bills that will help ensure a just transition for our communities and workers while diversifying our energy system to help ensure reliability and resilience.

Climate Jobs NY Update: Diversifying NY’s Clean Energy Economy with Good Union Jobs!

Thank A Lineworker! Salute our Nation’s Lineworkers

Thank A Lineworker! Salute our Nation’s Lineworkers

08 Jul, 2022

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Thank A Lineworker! Salute our Nation’s Lineworkers

On July 10, 1896, 38-year-old Henry Miller, founder and president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was the head lineworker for the Potomac Light & Power Company in Washington, DC.

Thank A Lineworker! Salute our Nation’s Lineworkers