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Rich would want us to not miss a beat

20 Aug, 2021

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20 Aug, 2021

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Rich would want us to not miss a beat

On the morning of August 5, the nation, the American labor movement, and workers across the globe were rocked by the sudden, unexpected loss of a great man, an incredible leader, and a lifetime fighter for justice, AFL-CIO President Richard Louis Trumka, or “it’s just Rich” as he would so often c

Rich would want us to not miss a beat

NYS AFL-CIO Union Strong Podcast: Fighting for Fairness on a Picket Line in Brooklyn

NYS AFL-CIO Union Strong Podcast: Fighting for Fairness on a Picket Line in Brooklyn

20 Aug, 2021

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NYS AFL-CIO Union Strong Podcast: Fighting for Fairness on a Picket Line in Brooklyn

The essential workers at United Metro Energy Corporation in Brooklyn, New York have been on strike since mid-April. The oil terminal workers are fighting for their first union contract after joining Teamsters Local 553 in 2019.

NYS AFL-CIO Union Strong Podcast: Fighting for Fairness on a Picket Line in Brooklyn

Tell Hilton: Hotel Rooms Should be Cleaned Every Day

Tell Hilton: Hotel Rooms Should be Cleaned Every Day

20 Aug, 2021

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Tell Hilton: Hotel Rooms Should be Cleaned Every Day

Hotel rooms should be cleaned every day. That’s what hotel guests have come to expect and love. But as tourism comes roaring back, Hilton wants to end this standard and eliminate housekeepers’ jobs.

Tell Hilton: Hotel Rooms Should be Cleaned Every Day

District Council 9 Opens New Recruitment Drive; 500 Applications Available

District Council 9 Opens New Recruitment Drive; 500 Applications Available

20 Aug, 2021

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District Council 9 Opens New Recruitment Drive; 500 Applications Available

District Council 9 is beginning its recruitment process for Painter, Decorator and Paperhanger apprentices on Tuesday, August 24. The application period runs to through Tuesday, September 7. DC9 is accepting 500 applications for apprenticeship training.

District Council 9 Opens New Recruitment Drive; 500 Applications Available

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment's Report Finds NYC Film and Television Sector Responsible for $82B in Economic Output

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment's Report Finds NYC Film and Television Sector Responsible for $82B in Economic Output

20 Aug, 2021

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Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment's Report Finds NYC Film and Television Sector Responsible for $82B in Economic Output

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) this week released the NYC Film and Television Industry Economic Impact Study 2021, detailing specifics on the film and television industry's significance and contribution to New York City's economy.

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment's Report Finds NYC Film and Television Sector Responsible for $82B in Economic Output

AFM Local 802 Announces Deal with Broadway League

AFM Local 802 Announces Deal with Broadway League

20 Aug, 2021

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AFM Local 802 Announces Deal with Broadway League

AFM Local 802 was thrilled this week to announce a deal with the Broadway League that will cover Broadway musicians in a safe and equitable way as the industry starts to re-open.

AFM Local 802 Announces Deal with Broadway League