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Theatre Unions Condemn 'Aggressive Harassing Behavior'

Theatre Unions Condemn 'Aggressive Harassing Behavior'

16 Apr, 2021

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Theatre Unions Condemn 'Aggressive Harassing Behavior'

In the week following a report that shed light on several allegations of abuse and intimidation by Broadway and film producer Scott Rudin, three performers’ unions—Actors’ Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, and the American Federation of Musicians Local 802—have released a statement denouncing harass

Theatre Unions Condemn 'Aggressive Harassing Behavior'

Union Cannabis Workers at Sunnyside* Ratify First Contract

Union Cannabis Workers at Sunnyside* Ratify First Contract

16 Apr, 2021

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Union Cannabis Workers at Sunnyside* Ratify First Contract

Local 338 Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union (RWDSU)/United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), announced that workers at Sunnyside* (operated by Cresco Labs) have ratified their first union contract, which comes just weeks after the passage of the Marijuana Taxation & Regulation Act.

Union Cannabis Workers at Sunnyside* Ratify First Contract

Tech Workers at The New York Times Unionize with The NewsGuild of New York

Tech Workers at The New York Times Unionize with The NewsGuild of New York

16 Apr, 2021

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Tech Workers at The New York Times Unionize with The NewsGuild of New York

On Tuesday, a majority of over 650 tech workers at The New York Times announced that they have formed a union and are seeking voluntary recognition from the company. More than 1,300 editorial and business staff at the Times are already represented by The NewsGuild of New York.

Tech Workers at The New York Times Unionize with The NewsGuild of New York

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

Actors’ Equity Association Thanks New York State for Its Expanded COBRA Subsidies

Actors’ Equity Association Thanks New York State for Its Expanded COBRA Subsidies

09 Apr, 2021

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Actors’ Equity Association Thanks New York State for Its Expanded COBRA Subsidies

Actors’ Equity Association welcomed the good news that New York State’s new budget, announced this week, includes renewing its COBRA subsidy program with $2 million funding.

Actors’ Equity Association Thanks New York State for Its Expanded COBRA Subsidies