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The Fight for Voting Rights Is Far from Over

The Fight for Voting Rights Is Far from Over

21 Jan, 2022

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The Fight for Voting Rights Is Far from Over

Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the failure of Republicans in the U.S. Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act:

The Fight for Voting Rights Is Far from Over

Salon Ratifies Second Contract with Writers Guild of America, East

Salon Ratifies Second Contract with Writers Guild of America, East

21 Jan, 2022

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Salon Ratifies Second Contract with Writers Guild of America, East

Salon’s 16-member bargaining unit yesterday unanimously ratified their second collective bargaining agreement with the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE).

Salon Ratifies Second Contract with Writers Guild of America, East

Sports Illustrated Union Agrees on First Contract

Sports Illustrated Union Agrees on First Contract

21 Jan, 2022

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Sports Illustrated Union Agrees on First Contract

Two years after forming a union with NewsGuild of NY, the Sports Illustrated Union has agreed on a first contract that, once ratified, will protect their workplace and their journalism.

Sports Illustrated Union Agrees on First Contract

AFL-CIO HIT Finances New Construction in New York City

AFL-CIO HIT Finances New Construction in New York City

21 Jan, 2022

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AFL-CIO HIT Finances New Construction in New York City

The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust (HIT) is helping to finance the $337.7 million new construction of 311 West 42nd Street, a mixed-use development comprised of 330 residential rental units, 83 of which are affordable, and 41,678 square feet of rentable retail space.

AFL-CIO HIT Finances New Construction in New York City

NY Labor Hosts Virtual Cannabis Industry Roundtable

NY Labor Hosts Virtual Cannabis Industry Roundtable

21 Jan, 2022

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NY Labor Hosts Virtual Cannabis Industry Roundtable

This week the NYC CLC, in partnership with the NYS AFL-CIO and Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW, held a virtual roundtable with over 60 labor and community partners to discuss the impact of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).

NY Labor Hosts Virtual Cannabis Industry Roundtable

Actors' Equity Association Testifies At House Hearing

Actors' Equity Association Testifies At House Hearing

21 Jan, 2022

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Actors' Equity Association Testifies At House Hearing

Actors' Equity Association urged Congress to consider arts and entertainment unions at a House Small Business Committee hearing on Wednesday.

Actors' Equity Association Testifies At House Hearing