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Striking Starbucks Baristas Rally Outside Empire State Building
Striking Starbucks Baristas Rally Outside Empire State Building
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Striking Starbucks Baristas Rally Outside Empire State Building

Union baristas and supporters gathered Thursday outside Starbucks regional headquarters at the Empire State Building, where workers called on the company to address hundreds of documented labor violations and negotiate a fair contract with meaningful pay, hours, staffing, and protections.

Striking Starbucks Baristas Rally Outside Empire State Building

Back Market Workers Organize One of the First Unions in E-Commerce with OPEIU Local 153
Back Market Workers Organize One of the First Unions in E-Commerce with OPEIU Local 153
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Back Market Workers Organize One of the First Unions in E-Commerce with OPEIU Local 153

Mere days away from the busiest shopping day of the year, workers of Back Market US delivered a letter to CEO Thibaud Hug de Larauze and all executive members announcing the formation of a union and requesting voluntary recognition.

Back Market Workers Organize One of the First Unions in E-Commerce with OPEIU Local 153

7 Billion in City Capital Projects Completed by Unionized Construction Industry
7 Billion in City Capital Projects Completed by Unionized Construction Industry
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7 Billion in City Capital Projects Completed by Unionized Construction Industry

BCTC President Gary LaBarbera and NYC Office of Talent and Workforce Development Executive Director Doug Lipari this week announced that $7 billion in city capital projects will be completed by the unionized construction industry.

7 Billion in City Capital Projects Completed by Unionized Construction Industry