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Mar 19, 2021 | News Story
Actors' Equity Association has asked its members to talk to the union before agreeing to work for New York City's new "Open Culture" program.
This program issues permits for outdoor performances, but does not guarantee workers a living wage or proof of workers' compensation. Safety is a concern as well; the program does not require social distancing, a COVID safety officer or COVID-testing for...
Mar 19, 2021 | News Story
Local 802 members made several headlines this week. The New York Times published a major story on struggle of musicians at the Metropolitan Opera and what's on the horizon as they organize for justice and a fair contract.
Mar 19, 2021 | News Story
In recognition of the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, IBEW Local 3 has added a Memorial page to their website with the names and photos of Local 3 members who have been lost so far. The photos were also the centerfold of Local 3's February 2021 Union World newspaper.
Mar 19, 2021 | News Story
This week, Climate Jobs New York and allies issued the following statement on the PSC’s approval of the South Fork Wind Project’s cable landing: “As groups representing local civic, environmental advocacy, labor and the business community, we collectively believe that the advancement of offshore wind projects, such as South Fork Wind, are among the most powerful tools to help New York transition...
Mar 12, 2021 | News Story
This week, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion bill to help fight the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Senator and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer led the effort in the Senate, and yesterday President Biden signed the law, which will provide critical assistance to the American people during this unprecedented crisis.
Mar 12, 2021 | News Story
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, legislation which will make it possible for tens of millions of workers to exercise our freedom to freely and fairly form a union and bargain together. The PRO Act is landmark worker empowerment, civil rights and economic stimulus legislation. It will make union elections fairer by prohibiting employers...
Mar 12, 2021 | News Story
After two years of bargaining, graduate workers at Columbia University (GWC-UAW 2110) are set to go on strike on Monday, March 15th at 10am if the University does not agree to a fair contract. Last spring, 96% of student workers voted 96% yes to authorize a strike.
Mar 12, 2021 | News Story
On Wednesday, the CLC hosted our 2021 Labor and Civil Rights event, an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the continuing unity and interdependence of the labor and civil rights movements. This year we had a unique opportunity to hear from both local and national leadership of the AFL-CIO’s constituency groups.
Mar 12, 2021 | News Story
With the NLRB ballot count completed, the Queens Defenders Union, UAW 2325 has been certified as the bargaining representative of the professional employees of Queens Defenders by a vote of 46-12.
Mar 12, 2021 | News Story
This week, ahead of the release of the Assembly and Senate one-house budget bills, the Professional Staff Congress, the union representing 30,000 CUNY faculty and staff, launched an ad campaign calling on state legislators to increase funding for CUNY and pass New Deal for CUNY legislation.