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Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Affiliation of UFCW

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Affiliation of UFCW

August 8, 2013

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Affiliation of UFCW

1199 SEIU NURSES RALLY IN THE BRONX FOR BETTER TREATMENT

On Friday, July 26, over 100 Home Care workers with 1199 SEIU, gathered with public officials for a speak-out and rally outside of Accent Care’s Bronx office.

1199 SEIU NURSES RALLY IN THE BRONX FOR BETTER TREATMENT

FAST FOOD WORKERS STRIKE FOR BETTER PAY & THE ABILITY TO JOIN A UNION

Last Friday, fast food workers gathered near a Bushwick Domino’s to protest the firing of delivery driver Gregory Reynoso.

FAST FOOD WORKERS STRIKE FOR BETTER PAY & THE ABILITY TO JOIN A UNION

TWU RALLY, NYSNA/1199 ‘FUNERAL MARCH’ INCLUDED IN DAY OF ACTION FOR WORKERS

TWU RALLY, NYSNA/1199 ‘FUNERAL MARCH’ INCLUDED IN DAY OF ACTION FOR WORKERS

DESPITE ILLEGAL PUSH FOR CLOSURE, 1199 AND NYSNA CONTINUE TO FIGHT TO SAVE LICH

This week, 1199 and NYSNA continued to oppose the SUNY-ordered of closure of Brooklyn’s Long Island College Hospital.

DESPITE ILLEGAL PUSH FOR CLOSURE, 1199 AND NYSNA CONTINUE TO FIGHT TO SAVE LICH

CARPENTERS CONTINUE STRIKE AGAINST MANUFACTURING WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION

This week, the NYC District Council of Carpenters continued its strike against the Manufacturing Woodworkers Association of Greater NYC, seeking better wages and benefits for workers.  The Carpenters’ contract expired on June 30, and on Monday July 1, 350 members went out on strike in protes

CARPENTERS CONTINUE STRIKE AGAINST MANUFACTURING WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION