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Dec 8, 2023 | News Story
In national voting completed this week, members of SAG-AFTRA ratified the 2023 TV/Theatrical Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Members approved the new, multi-year contracts covering television, theatrical and streaming production by a vote of 78.33% to 21.67% with a turnout of 38.15%.
Dec 8, 2023 | News Story
The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists is collecting toys and pajamas at their upcoming meeting on December 16th at 12pm. Bring items to TWU Local 100 headquarters, 195 Montague Street, Brooklyn NY, 3rd floor.
Dec 8, 2023 | News Story
Find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America. Shipping gifts this year? Make sure to ship using a union carrier like the U.S. Postal Service or UPS. Click here to check out the AFL-CIO's full guide to union-made-in-America gifts. With the biggest guide ever, there's something for everyone!
Dec 1, 2023 | News Story
American Federation of Musicians Local 802 and the New York City Ballet have jointly announced a successful resolution to negotiations, resulting in a three-year contract for orchestra members.
Dec 1, 2023 | News Story
Transport Workers Union Local 100 is mourning the tragic death of Track Worker Hilarion Joseph, 57, who was working as a Flagger at 34th Street and Herald Square when he was struck by a D Train at approximately 12:13 AM on the morning of November 29th. Local 100 President Richard Davis expressed the Union’s condolences and deep sorrow at this line of duty death.
Dec 1, 2023 | News Story
After over a full year at the bargaining table, Sinai has stalled and refused to provide information necessary to move the bargaining process forward. Postdoc workers are pushing for a strong first contract that makes progress on wages, provides protections against discrimination and harassment, and addresses housing needs of on-campus employees.
Dec 1, 2023 | News Story
The holiday season is here! And for many that means gift-giving. Each dollar that you spend this holiday season is a vote for America’s future. A dollar spent on ethical brands producing union-made products means a brighter future for our economy and its workers. It’s a vote for more resources for those companies to grow and hire more workers at fair wages. Simply, it’s a vote for a high-road...
Nov 17, 2023 | News Story
Starbucks workers from nine stores in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island, as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties, struck alongside thousands of workers nationwide on November 15 and 16, in a coast-to-coast “Red Cup Rebellion,” demanding the coffee giant stop illegally refusing to bargain with baristas over staffing, scheduling and other issues. In our region, stores in Lynbrook and...
Nov 17, 2023 | News Story
Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday signed the Clean Slate Act, which seals certain criminal records and allows individuals to seek employment, housing, and educational opportunities so they can improve their lives. Records of individuals with eligible misdemeanor convictions will be sealed after three years and those with certain felony convictions after eight years, following their release from...
Nov 17, 2023 | News Story
Hex & Co workers made history this week, becoming the first unionized tabletop board game cafe company in NYC to win a union, in a landslide election victory (50-16). Workers at the store first established their demand for a union on September 27 when they presented a petition signed by more than 80% of employees to management.