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UFT Members Ratify Historic Contract

In an overwhelming show of support for their new contract with the city, members of the United Federation of Teachers ratified their contract by a margin of more than 3-to-1. 

UFT Members Ratify Historic Contract

NY Metro Labor Communications Council 39th Annual Convention and Awards Ceremony

The Metro NY Labor Communications Council hosted its 39th Annual Convention and Awards Ceremony today, honoring "The Chief's" Richard Steier as Communicator of the Year.  The day began with a morning panel on low-wage organizing, featur

NY Metro Labor Communications Council 39th Annual Convention and Awards Ceremony

APWU & NMHU Call for Staples Boycott

APWU & NMHU Call for Staples Boycott

UFCW Local 1500 Plans Picket Line at Mrs. Green’s

UFCW Local 1500 Plans Picket Line at Mrs. Green’s

Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO commemorates, and is thankful for, the sacrifices made by our Military Veterans.

Memorial Day

Confronting NYC's Retirement Crisis

As we continue to recover from the effects of the recession, New York City and the United States are in the midst of a retirement crisis.  Currently, 59% of New Yorkers lack access to a retirement plan.  Of those who have a policy—either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan—

Confronting NYC's Retirement Crisis