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SAG-AFTRA and New York Public Radio Reach Voluntary Recognition Agreement Covering New Employees

SAG-AFTRA and New York Public Radio Reach Voluntary Recognition Agreement Covering New Employees

11 Jan, 2019

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SAG-AFTRA and New York Public Radio Reach Voluntary Recognition Agreement Covering New Employees

SAG-AFTRA and New York Public Radio (NYPR) this week announced that they have reached a Voluntary Recognition Agreement that will add over 25 new employees – including reporters for the news site Gothamist – to the union’s longstanding collective bargaining unit, which covers approximately 175 wo

SAG-AFTRA and New York Public Radio Reach Voluntary Recognition Agreement Covering New Employees

The #CountMeIn Campaign Takes Albany

The #CountMeIn Campaign Takes Albany

11 Jan, 2019

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The #CountMeIn Campaign Takes Albany

Hundreds of union construction workers from across New York took to the State Capitol in Albany this week to demand that elected officials pass a public works bill which would also designate all work at Hudson Yards as prevailing wage.

The #CountMeIn Campaign Takes Albany

Healthcare Advocates from across New York State Have a Message for Legislators: Now is the Time to Pass Safe Staffing for Nurses and Caregivers

Healthcare Advocates from across New York State Have a Message for Legislators: Now is the Time to Pass Safe Staffing for Nurses and Caregivers

11 Jan, 2019

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Healthcare Advocates from across New York State Have a Message for Legislators: Now is the Time to Pass Safe Staffing for Nurses and Caregivers

The N.Y. Campaign for Patient Safety, a coalition of nurses, caregivers and healthcare advocates from around New York, is calling on state Senators and Assembly Members to support and pass minimum safe staffing ratio legislation in hospitals and nursing homes.

Healthcare Advocates from across New York State Have a Message for Legislators: Now is the Time to Pass Safe Staffing for Nurses and Caregivers

Strike: Actors' Equity Puts All New Show Development Work with the Broadway League on its #DoNotWork List

Strike: Actors' Equity Puts All New Show Development Work with the Broadway League on its #DoNotWork List

11 Jan, 2019

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Strike: Actors' Equity Puts All New Show Development Work with the Broadway League on its #DoNotWork List

After nearly two years of unsuccessful attempts to negotiate a new contract to replace the Lab Agreement with the Broadway League, members of Actors’ Equity Association have declared a strike calling for a halt to all new show development work with members of the Broadway League.

Strike: Actors' Equity Puts All New Show Development Work with the Broadway League on its #DoNotWork List

Unions Demand an End to Government Shutdown

Unions Demand an End to Government Shutdown

11 Jan, 2019

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Unions Demand an End to Government Shutdown

Unions representing thousands of federal workers came together in DC yesterday to rally and march in protest of the continuing shutdown and resulting furloughs that are financially hurting 800,000 employees and families. The rally began at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Unions Demand an End to Government Shutdown

Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Increase in Fatal Occupational Injuries in New York City

Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Increase in Fatal Occupational Injuries in New York City

11 Jan, 2019

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Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Increase in Fatal Occupational Injuries in New York City

Fatal work injuries totaled 87 in 2017 for New York City, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported yesterday, with the number of work-related fatalities in New York City rising by 31 from 2016.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Increase in Fatal Occupational Injuries in New York City