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First Starbucks Workers United Leader in NYC Fired

First Starbucks Workers United Leader in NYC Fired

15 Jul, 2022

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First Starbucks Workers United Leader in NYC Fired

Last week, one of the Starbucks Workers United leaders who had recently led the successful unionization of his store in Astoria, Queens was unjustly fired by the company. This is the first firing of a union leader in downstate NY.

First Starbucks Workers United Leader in NYC Fired

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