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SCOTUS Rejects Request to Rehear Friedrichs v. CTA Case

This week the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rejected a request to rehear the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association case, which received a 4-4 ruling from the court in March of this year.

SCOTUS Rejects Request to Rehear Friedrichs v. CTA Case

Union-Made Independence Day

Union-Made Independence Day

2016 NYC Labor Day Parade: NYC is #UnionMade

The NYC Central Labor Council has launched a new photo campaign, celebrating NYC’s rich union heritage. Our labor movement is comprised of working men and women from all industries and backgrounds, and our hard work and dedication help to make our city the greatest in the world.

2016 NYC Labor Day Parade: NYC is #UnionMade

Verizon Workers Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contracts

Today, CWA announced that the roughly 40,000 union members along the East Coast who had been on strike for 49 days have ratified new contracts.

Verizon Workers Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contracts

AFL-CIO Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

On Thursday, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka announced the 12.5 million member Federation’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President. In a statement, President Trumka highlighted Clinton’s commitment to fighting for children and working families.

AFL-CIO Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

DC37, PSC Reach Contract Agreements with CUNY

Over the last week, both District Council 37 (DC37) and the Professional Staff Congress (PSC-CUNY) announced tentative contract agreements with the City University of New York (CUNY).

DC37, PSC Reach Contract Agreements with CUNY