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State Lawmakers Approve NY HERO Act

23 Apr, 2021

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23 Apr, 2021

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State Lawmakers Approve NY HERO Act

New York lawmakers this week passed legislation mandating extensive new workplace health and safety protections in response to the COVID crisis. The New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or NY HERO Act, sponsored by state Sen.

State Lawmakers Approve NY HERO Act

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

22 Apr, 2021

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22 Apr, 2021

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Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

On Tuesday, a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.

Labor Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

22 Apr, 2021

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22 Apr, 2021

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AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

José Acevedo served in the U.S. Army before teaching high school history in New York City. After being stationed in the Panama Canal Zone from 1974 to 1977, he spent the next 30-plus years teaching ninth and tenth grade and became a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

AFT Member and Army Vet Saves on New Home

Workplace Violence Prevention Act Will Save Lives, Shuler Says

19 Apr, 2021

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19 Apr, 2021

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Workplace Violence Prevention Act Will Save Lives, Shuler Says

On Friday, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler celebrated the House passing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R.

Workplace Violence Prevention Act Will Save Lives, Shuler Says

New Dedicated Vaccination Site for Entertainment Industry Workers

New Dedicated Vaccination Site for Entertainment Industry Workers

16 Apr, 2021

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New Dedicated Vaccination Site for Entertainment Industry Workers

A new dedicated vaccination site in Times Square for film, television, and theater workers is set to help NYC jumpstart our arts and entertainment industry and bring back union jobs.

New Dedicated Vaccination Site for Entertainment Industry Workers

EPA Ditches Trump-Era Contract, Restores Workers Rights

EPA Ditches Trump-Era Contract, Restores Workers Rights

16 Apr, 2021

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EPA Ditches Trump-Era Contract, Restores Workers Rights

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signed an agreement with AFGE removing anti-worker provisions from the contract and taking steps to renegotia

EPA Ditches Trump-Era Contract, Restores Workers Rights