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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

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

DC 37 and City Reach Deal to Help Attract More Lifeguards for NYC Beaches and Pools

DC 37 and City Reach Deal to Help Attract More Lifeguards for NYC Beaches and Pools

08 Jul, 2022

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DC 37 and City Reach Deal to Help Attract More Lifeguards for NYC Beaches and Pools

Mayor Eric Adams and DC 37 reached a deal this week that boosts lifeguards' starting salary this year by almost 22-percent with a $1,000 retention bonus to be paid out in September.

DC 37 and City Reach Deal to Help Attract More Lifeguards for NYC Beaches and Pools

Animation Guild Wins Union Recognition For Production Workers On ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ & ‘American Dad!’

Animation Guild Wins Union Recognition For Production Workers On ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ & ‘American Dad!’

08 Jul, 2022

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Animation Guild Wins Union Recognition For Production Workers On ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ & ‘American Dad!’

Production workers at the long-running animated television shows The Simpsons, American Dad! and Family Guy have gained voluntary recognition from their parent company, 20th Television Animation, to join The Animation Guild. The production workers won with 90% support across all three shows.

Animation Guild Wins Union Recognition For Production Workers On ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ & ‘American Dad!’

HarperCollins Workers Authorize a Strike

HarperCollins Workers Authorize a Strike

08 Jul, 2022

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HarperCollins Workers Authorize a Strike

Unionized employees of HarperCollins Publishers have voted by 99% to authorize a strike if the publisher does not agree to a fair contract. Local 2110 of the UAW represents 250+ employees in editorial, sales, publicity, design, legal, and marketing departments.

HarperCollins Workers Authorize a Strike

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