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Queens Defenders Staff Announce Union Drive

Queens Defenders Staff Announce Union Drive

18 Dec, 2020

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Queens Defenders Staff Announce Union Drive

Staff attorneys and social workers at Queens Defenders (QD) this week announced their intent to join the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys - UAW Local 2325 by filing an election petition with the National Labor Relations Board.

Queens Defenders Staff Announce Union Drive

NYC Will Prohibit Major Fast Food Employers From Firing Workers Without Just Cause

18 Dec, 2020

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18 Dec, 2020

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NYC Will Prohibit Major Fast Food Employers From Firing Workers Without Just Cause

NYC fast food workers will get increased protections under two bills that passed in the City Council yesterday. The two bills will increase protections for workers at large fast food companies, expanding upon worker protection laws passed in 2017.

NYC Will Prohibit Major Fast Food Employers From Firing Workers Without Just Cause

Last Minute Shopping? Union-Made In America Holiday Gift Ideas

Last Minute Shopping? Union-Made In America Holiday Gift Ideas

18 Dec, 2020

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Last Minute Shopping? Union-Made In America Holiday Gift Ideas

It's not too late yet to find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America.

Last Minute Shopping? Union-Made In America Holiday Gift Ideas

Climate Jobs NY Update: Long Island Climate & Offshore Wind Training

Climate Jobs NY Update: Long Island Climate & Offshore Wind Training

18 Dec, 2020

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Climate Jobs NY Update: Long Island Climate & Offshore Wind Training

Are you interested in learning more about climate change and offshore wind development on Long Island? Please let us know to include you in the next Climate Jobs NY Education Fund's event. The events are in partnership with The Worker Institute, The ILR School, Cornell University.

Climate Jobs NY Update: Long Island Climate & Offshore Wind Training

BLS: On-the-job Deaths Reach Highest Level in 12 years

17 Dec, 2020

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17 Dec, 2020

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BLS: On-the-job Deaths Reach Highest Level in 12 years

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said: “Instead of increasing lifesaving measures aimed at protecting working people at our workplaces, the Trump administration consistently rolled back existing safety and health rules and has failed to move forward on any new safety and health protections.

BLS: On-the-job Deaths Reach Highest Level in 12 years

TWU Member Pursues Urban Planning Degree with Help of Union Plus Scholarship

17 Dec, 2020

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17 Dec, 2020

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TWU Member Pursues Urban Planning Degree with Help of Union Plus Scholarship

This past fall, Transport Workers Union (TWU) member Gregory Harasym began a master’s program in city and regional planning with a concentration in transportation.

TWU Member Pursues Urban Planning Degree with Help of Union Plus Scholarship