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NYSNA Suspended Nurse Returns to Work
NYSNA member, Sarah Dowd, returned to work on November 2nd, following a suspension by NYC Health and Hospitals for unionizing activities while on-the-job. “This was total bullshit and I think that we proved that,” Dowd said of Kings County’s claims that her union activities…
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IATSE Appoints First Labor & Technology Intelligence Officer
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has appointed Jillian Arnold as the union’s first-ever Labor & Technology Intelligence Officer. This new role will focus on understanding emerging technologies and their impact on the crafts, jobs, and working…
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The National Football League Dallas Cowboys Have Recognized Their Cheerleaders’ Union
Dallas,Texas – Nick Harris at The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association (DCCA) have announced the long-time supporting group of the team and the stars of the Netflix show America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys…
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Nurse Suspended for Union Activity and NYSNA Demonstrates
Brooklyn, N.Y.– NYSNA nurses held an emergency rally and press conference October 22nd in response to New York City’s Kings County Hospital’s decision to suspend a local nurse leader. A nurse practitioner and vice president of the local bargaining unit at the hospital was…
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Teamsters Rally for Delivery Protection Act at New York City Hall
New York, NY – On Thursday, October 22nd, Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien joined hundreds of rank-and-file Amazon Teamsters and elected officials for a rally at City Hall urging Council Speaker Julie Menin to schedule an immediate vote on the Delivery Protection Act.…
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TWU to Sue City Re Horse Carriage Ban
New York, NY – The Transport Workers Union has informed New York City’s officials that it is filling a legal challenge in federal court if Intro. 943 bill to ban horse carriage rides moves forward. The union is seeking a temporary restraining order to stop the implementation of…
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AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond Speaks at Charlotte Canvass Launch with Roy Cooper and SEIU Leaders
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond joined the North Carolina State AFL-CIO and the Charlotte-Metrolina Labor Council for a canvass launch in Charlotte on Sunday. He spoke alongside SEIU Executive Vice President Joseph Bryant, SEIU Local 32BJ Executive Vice President Jaime…
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Labor Goes on Election Defense
New York, NY – New York City unions representing 1 million members launched a new coalition October 15 to defend the right to vote ahead of the midterm elections November 3. A thousand members rallied outside the city’s main post office, pledging to mobilize the labor movement…
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Look Back 1966: The TWU’s Finest Hour
TWU Local 100 honored founder Mike Quill and the groundbreaking 1966 strike, which shattered the consensus at the time that public employees could not strike. Using recently discovered archival audio from radio station WINS as well as from the moving memorial for Mike Quill…
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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Reception
New York, NY – On January 14, 2027 the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial will hold its annual Scholarship Event. Individuals who have contributed to the causes of worker protection and worker rights will be honored. This year’s Triangle Scholarship honorees are…
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Heroes of Labor Program October 20, 2026
The EmblemHealth Heroes of Labor Awards, bestowed in partnership with LaborPress, Inc., began in 2012 after Hurricane Sandy to honor labor leaders who go above and beyond for their members. This year we shine a spotlight on the dynamic leaders who keep New York City moving –…