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CARPENTERS CONTINUE STRIKE AGAINST MANUFACTURING WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION

CARPENTERS CONTINUE STRIKE AGAINST MANUFACTURING WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION

12 Jul, 2013

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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

RALLY TO SAVE NYCHA FUNDING

03 Jul, 2013

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03 Jul, 2013

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RALLY TO SAVE NYCHA FUNDING

On Tuesday, July 2, members of the Central Labor Council, Teamsters Local 237, workers, elected officials and supporters gathered in City Hall Park for a rally to save jobs, services and programs at

RALLY TO SAVE NYCHA FUNDING

LSSA Strike Settled

25 Jun, 2013

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25 Jun, 2013

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LSSA Strike Settled

After nearly six weeks on strike, members of the Legal Services Staff Association, NOLSW/UAW Local 2320 (LSSA) Monday approved a contract that allows the employees of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) to return to work representing New York City’s low-income communities.
 

LSSA Strike Settled

Jobs To Build On

Jobs To Build On

24 Jun, 2013

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Jobs To Build On

The New York City Council has created a unique partnership linking labor unions, community groups and a network of respected workforce providers to mobilize efforts that will benefit job seekers, the under employed and the unemployed New Yorkers.

Jobs To Build On

Fair Contracts For All

Fair Contracts For All

13 Jun, 2013

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Fair Contracts For All

On Tuesday, June 12, thousands of City workers rallied at City Hall Park to demand fair contracts.

Fair Contracts For All

RWDSU CAR WASH CONTRACT VICTORY!

RWDSU CAR WASH CONTRACT VICTORY!

31 May, 2013

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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!