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New York City Council Aides Are Officially Unionized

New York City Council Aides Are Officially Unionized

27 Aug, 2021

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New York City Council Aides Are Officially Unionized

The labor union representing more than 350 New York City Council aides has officially been approved by the city, paving the way for the Association of Legislative Employees, which is now the country's largest legislative staff union, to collectively bargain with the City Council.

New York City Council Aides Are Officially Unionized

Met Orchestra Overwhelmingly Ratifies Contract

Met Orchestra Overwhelmingly Ratifies Contract

27 Aug, 2021

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Met Orchestra Overwhelmingly Ratifies Contract

The musicians of the Met Orchestra, members of AFM Local 802, have overwhelmingly ratified their contract with the Metropolitan Opera, clearing the path for its musicians to return to work and for the company, the largest performing arts organization in the nation, to resume performances next mon

Met Orchestra Overwhelmingly Ratifies Contract

Workers at Greenlight Bookstores and Yours Truly Stationery Stores Win Recognition to Join RWDSU

Workers at Greenlight Bookstores and Yours Truly Stationery Stores Win Recognition to Join RWDSU

27 Aug, 2021

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Workers at Greenlight Bookstores and Yours Truly Stationery Stores Win Recognition to Join RWDSU

Yesterday, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) announced that workers at Greenlight Bookstores and Yours Truly stationery stores have won recognition for their union.

Workers at Greenlight Bookstores and Yours Truly Stationery Stores Win Recognition to Join RWDSU

Liz Shuler, New AFL-CIO President, Takes Helm Of Labor Federation At Pivotal Moment

26 Aug, 2021

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26 Aug, 2021

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Liz Shuler, New AFL-CIO President, Takes Helm Of Labor Federation At Pivotal Moment

The executive council of the AFL-CIO held a special meeting last week to name their next leader, following the death of the labor federation’s longtime president, Richard Trumka. For the first time in the organization’s history, they chose a woman.

Liz Shuler, New AFL-CIO President, Takes Helm Of Labor Federation At Pivotal Moment

Labor Movement’s Priority Legislation Moves Forward on Capitol Hill

25 Aug, 2021

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25 Aug, 2021

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Labor Movement’s Priority Legislation Moves Forward on Capitol Hill

The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to proceed with President Biden’s $3.5 trillion budget resolution, along with the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

Labor Movement’s Priority Legislation Moves Forward on Capitol Hill

First woman AFL-CIO president hopes her historic election inspires other women

25 Aug, 2021

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25 Aug, 2021

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First woman AFL-CIO president hopes her historic election inspires other women

The first woman to lead the biggest U.S. labor federation wants even more women as decision-makers in a labor movement that is becoming less male and less white.

First woman AFL-CIO president hopes her historic election inspires other women