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In Memoriam: Mark Plesent (1960-2021), Co-Director of the Working Theatre

The labor and arts communities of New York mourn the loss of Mark Plesent, co-artistic director of the Working Theater.

In Memoriam: Mark Plesent (1960-2021), Co-Director of the Working Theatre

AFM Local 802 Roundup

This week at AFM Local 802, the union celebrates that the first New York "pop-up" concerts with Jon Batiste and Stay Human were covered under a union contract, and that the AFL-CIO featured Local 802 member

AFM Local 802 Roundup

Climate Jobs NY Update: Green Energy Can Put the Wind in Long Island's Sails

Climate Jobs NY Update: Green Energy Can Put the Wind in Long Island's Sails

MET Orchestra Musicians Support Colleagues in Need with Streaming Concert; Local 802 Celebrates Black History Month by Honoring Percussionist Elayne Jones

Almost a year ago, the Metropolitan Opera House went dark. Overnight, New York City lost its heart and soul — the culture that vibrates through the veins of the city and makes it what it is: music, theatre, dance, art —all silenced and put on pause.

MET Orchestra Musicians Support Colleagues in Need with Streaming Concert; Local 802 Celebrates Black History Month by Honoring Percussionist Elayne Jones

Staff at Queens Defenders Hold Virtual Rally to Support Fired Colleagues

Public defenders and social workers at Queens Defenders represented by UAW 2325 got a boost from local elected officials and supporters who joined them for a virtual rally Wednesday.

Staff at Queens Defenders Hold Virtual Rally to Support Fired Colleagues

New York Sues Amazon, Saying It Inadequately Protected Workers From Covid-19

New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, sued Amazon on Tuesday evening, arguing that the company provided inadequate safety protection for workers in New York City during the pandemic and retaliated against employees who raised concerns over the conditions.

New York Sues Amazon, Saying It Inadequately Protected Workers From Covid-19