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Foragers Market Workers Join in Union with UFCW Local 1500

Foragers Market Workers Join in Union with UFCW Local 1500

23 Apr, 2021

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Foragers Market Workers Join in Union with UFCW Local 1500

Local 1500 is proud to welcome the employees of Foragers Market to the UFCW family. On Wednesday, the employees of the DUMBO Brooklyn Foragers location did exactly what their counterparts from the Chelsea location did last week: unanimously vote in favor of being represented by Local 1500!

Foragers Market Workers Join in Union with UFCW Local 1500

Editorial Workers at Insider Unionize with The NewsGuild of New York

Editorial Workers at Insider Unionize with The NewsGuild of New York

23 Apr, 2021

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Editorial Workers at Insider Unionize with The NewsGuild of New York

On Monday, an overwhelming majority of editorial workers at Insider, formerly known as Business Insider, announced that they have organized to join The NewsGuild of New York.

Editorial Workers at Insider Unionize with The NewsGuild of New York

Dozens Rally in Support of Essential Workers Unjustly Fired by UPS

Dozens Rally in Support of Essential Workers Unjustly Fired by UPS

23 Apr, 2021

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Dozens Rally in Support of Essential Workers Unjustly Fired by UPS

Yesterday, dozens of supporters including fellow NYC union members, elected officials and candidates stood with members of Teamsters Local 804 at the UPS facility in Springfield Gardens, supporting ten part-time workers unjustly fired by UPS, including two pregnant women who need healthcare cover

Dozens Rally in Support of Essential Workers Unjustly Fired by UPS

State Lawmakers Approve NY HERO Act

23 Apr, 2021

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23 Apr, 2021

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State Lawmakers Approve NY HERO Act

New York lawmakers this week passed legislation mandating extensive new workplace health and safety protections in response to the COVID crisis. The New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or NY HERO Act, sponsored by state Sen.

State Lawmakers Approve NY HERO Act

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

22 Apr, 2021

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22 Apr, 2021

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Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

On Tuesday, a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

22 Apr, 2021

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22 Apr, 2021

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AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

José Acevedo served in the U.S. Army before teaching high school history in New York City. After being stationed in the Panama Canal Zone from 1974 to 1977, he spent the next 30-plus years teaching ninth and tenth grade and became a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home