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RWDSU CAR WASH CONTRACT VICTORY!

On Friday, May 24, 21 Queens “carwasheros,” made history by signing the first ever union contract for carwash workers in New York City.  The carwasheros, members of RWDSU, voted to unionize as a way to protect themselves against wage and tip theft, and as a means of securing a series of rais

RWDSU CAR WASH CONTRACT VICTORY!

NYS DREAM ACT CLEARS ASSEMBLY

NYS DREAM ACT CLEARS ASSEMBLY

FIGHTING TO INCLUDE PUBLIC UTILITIES UNDER PREVAILING WAGE LAW

FIGHTING TO INCLUDE PUBLIC UTILITIES UNDER PREVAILING WAGE LAW

Legal Services Staff Association ON STRIKE

Our sisters and brothers who are members of the Legal Services Staff Association, NOLSW, UAW Local 2320 went on strike on the morning of Wednesday, May 15th after working almost a year without a contract.  Despite making historic offers to management to share in the costs of healthcare and f

Legal Services Staff Association ON STRIKE

Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act Passes NYS Assembly

Last night, in a vote of 82 to 53, the New York State Assembly passed the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act (A1792/S1743). 

Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act Passes NYS Assembly

Paid Sick Time Passes City Council

In a historic vote by the New York City Council, Intro 97-A, the New York City Earned Sick Time Act passed by a margin

Paid Sick Time Passes City Council