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Jul 14, 2023 | News Story
Members in your local union may be eligible for subsidized child care for working families! The New York Union Child Care Coalition (a committee of the New York City Central Labor Council) has developed a pilot project for working parents to increase access to child care subsidies and quality care in New York City for children up to 13 years of age within qualifying incomes (e.g. under $90,000...
Jul 14, 2023 | News Story
The workers at REI’s very first unionized store need your support! Last summer, as a result of workers organizing the flagship store, REI introduced “The Way Forward,” a new package of pay and benefits that REI extended to workers at every store across the country except for the SoHo, New York store. Workers won the improved wages and benefits under “The Way Forward” package after engaging in a...
Jul 14, 2023 | News Story
The workers of GMG Union and Onion Union (The A.V. Club, Deadspin, Gizmodo, Jalopnik, Jezebel, Kotaku, The Onion, Quartz, The Root, and The Takeout) are fighting against G/O Media’s use of artificial intelligence to generate content.
The unions strongly oppose the company’s publication of AI-created editorial content. Doing so erodes trust in journalists, threatens their jobs, and damages their...
Jul 14, 2023 | News Story
Are you an MTA Metro-North Railroad rider? Please call Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA CEO Janno Lieber and tell him to bargain fairly with TWU Locals 2001 and 2055! TWU Locals 2001 and 2055 represent Car Inspectors, Coach Cleaners, and Carpenters in both New York and Connecticut at Metro North. These workers have been in contract talks since 2019.
Jul 14, 2023 | News Story
In 1911, 146 young women died in a horrific fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Their working conditions, untimely deaths, and the lack of adequate compensation for the families of the victims led to widespread unionization of garment industry workers, fire and workplace safety codes, and the creation of the Workers’ Compensation Law.
Jul 13, 2023 | Press Release
The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with the courageous SAG-AFTRA members who are fighting for their rights, dignity, and a more equitable entertainment industry. The decision to go on strike is never an easy one, but these workers have taken a stand because they know they deserve to be treated with respect, provided with fair compensation, and afforded...
Jul 7, 2023 | News Story
Members in your local may be eligible for subsidized child care for working families. Child Care Subsidies are now available across New York City. These vouchers can be used for any type of child care provider and can save parents an average of $15,000 per year (per child) in child care expenses.
Parents must be working, live in New York City, and meet income restrictions.
Jul 7, 2023 | News Story
Around 4 AM Wednesday, UPS walked away from the bargaining table after presenting an unacceptable offer to the Teamsters that did not address members’ needs. Following marathon negotiations, UPS refused to give the Teamsters a last, best, and final offer, telling the union the company had nothing more to give. The UPS Teamsters National Negotiating Committee unanimously rejected the package. The...
Jul 7, 2023 | News Story
App-based companies that account for nearly all the food deliveries in the city filed suit Thursday to stop a new law raising worker wages — days before it is set to take effect.
Jul 7, 2023 | News Story
“One job should be enough.” That was the chant and ideal that rang out last Thursday as concession workers at Barclays Center held a rally to push for better pay, better healthcare coverage, and respect from their employer, Levy. Levy and the Barclays Center have been in partnership for close to a decade and figure to continue working together for the foreseeable future.