New York State AFL-CIO:
Get your Union-Made in America Easter and Passover shopping list ideas--> http://ift.tt/1lK7amd Via AFL-CIO
New York State AFL-CIO:
The Senate passed a bill to renew unemployment insurance and now it's time for the House to step up. Call your representative TODAY: 845-809-4509 Learn more at http://ift.tt/1qgYjuk
New York State AFL-CIO:
Congratulations to Danny Ferreyra, SUNY Empire State College student and Local #3 IBEW member on winning the prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. “Empire State College has made me a stronger, prouder person,” said Ferreyra. “My unio
New York State AFL-CIO:
Gender discrimination is still rampant in our economy especially when it comes to pay. On average, a woman makes just 77 cents on the dollar doing the same job as the man next to her. African American women earn just 65 cents and Latinas earn 54 cents. We
New York State AFL-CIO:
April 7th-11th is National Work Zone Awareness week. We wanted to take a moment to thank our brothers and sisters that work hard to repair and build the roads and bridges we rely on everyday. Let's all work to keep them safe! Image via our friends at Don'
New York State AFL-CIO:
The recent push by college athletes to unionize is part of a growing trend of young workers viewing unions as part of the solution to injustice in their workplaces. Read more at http://ift.tt/1kCXwjX
New York State AFL-CIO:
"We must change the public discourse" about unions and working people. We should not have to defend our very basic wages and benefits and working conditions," NYS AFL-CIO President Cilento said at NYSUT United's RA meeting. Story at http://ift.tt/1iaXPQ2
New York State AFL-CIO:
Forty-six years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. Dr. King was in Memphis in solidarity with 1,300 striking AFSCME sanitation workers. Via AFSCME President Lee Saunders: “T
New York State AFL-CIO:
Our 32BJ SEIU brothers and sisters will commemorate the 46th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, by marching as Dr King would have marched. Join them today to #March4theDream Find out more and RSVP here: http://ift.tt/QKOPeL
New York State AFL-CIO:
"If I went to work in a factory the first thing I'd do would be TO JOIN A UNION." - Franklin D. Roosevelt #ThrowbackThursday (Image via AFL-CIO)
New York State AFL-CIO:
AT&T is the only nationally unionized wireless provider. So consider stopping in to an official retailer today for a 15% union member discount and say hi to the Communications Workers of America members behind the counter.
New York State AFL-CIO:
President Cilento marching with NYS AFL-CIO Vice Presidents Peter Ward President of New York Hotel Trades Council and Chris Shelton CWA District 1 President in a sea of 32BJ SEIU purple and gold to fight for a fair contract. #strongertogether #makingnyhom
New York State AFL-CIO:
Today it is important to bring awareness to Autism and the tens of thousands of NYS children who are on the spectrum and their families. We think it is important to invest in the resources and services they need to help every child reach their full potent
New York State AFL-CIO:
For years our affiliates and members like YOU have fought for Safe Patient Handling, sending thousands of emails, faxes and making thousands of phone calls. Now that work has finally paid off. Safe Patient Handling was passed as part of the budget agreeme
New York State AFL-CIO:
Bill Ford credits International Union, UAW workers with saving the Ford Motor company in their darkest hour. http://ift.tt/1jPUkAX
New York State AFL-CIO:
Today is Cesar Chavez day, and as we reflect on his words we understand that NY can't be successful as a state while so many are being left behind. That is why we are www.makingnywork.org for hardworking New Yorkers. #StrongerTogether
New York State AFL-CIO:
Join us this Wednesday, April 2nd as we stand up for our 32BJ SEIU brothers and sisters as they rally for a fair contract for the more than 30,000 members who work in NYC's apartment buildings and make NY home for millions of NY'ers. For more info visit h
New York State AFL-CIO:
Great news! Verizon Wireless Retail Workers just filed for an NLRB election for Communications Workers of America representation at all the Brooklyn stores! LIKE, SHARE and follow Cablevision99 and CWA to show your support for these brave workers standing
New York State AFL-CIO:
This throwback Thursday image is from our friends at NYSUT United. If you ever had second thoughts about why unions are important, take a look at this Teacher's Contract from 1940. Note the last line
New York State AFL-CIO:
When Kain wasn't busy breaking tackles and studying he was fighting for the right of college athletes to organize. Today Kain and the College Athletes Players Association won! Read the story at www.es.pn/1j5cHn2 and check out his interview with the AFL-CI
New York State AFL-CIO:
Actor James Rebhorn penned his own obituary before he passed away and had these heartwarming words to say about his union family. Via AFL-CIO - The full obituary is a must-read: http://ift.tt/1gqUC2e
New York State AFL-CIO:
90,000 jobs...That is how many public sector jobs have been lost in just the last four years and now the proposed NYS budget would add to that number by forcing consolidations and service cuts on our communities by linking them to property tax cuts in the
New York State AFL-CIO:
This budget would force local governments and schools to cut jobs in education, infrastructure, healthcare, and public safety by linking tax relief to forced consolidations. Text JobsNOTcuts to 877877 and we will connect you will your legislator! Tell the
New York State AFL-CIO:
Shout out to our TWU Local 100 brothers and sisters who are in Albany today fighting for a fair contract!
New York State AFL-CIO:
You shouldn't have to be a circus performer to have a progressive tax system, but that's exactly what the proposed budget forces you to do by linking it with service cuts and in turn job losses. Text JobsNOTcuts to 877877 or dial 1-888-706-4535, and we wi
New York State AFL-CIO:
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New York State AFL-CIO:
Tomorrow is the 103rd anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in NYC that killed 146 workers. The theme this year is "We Are All Workers" in recognition of the struggle around the world for safety and dignity on the job. Visit http://ift.tt/1e
New York State AFL-CIO:
We think this quote by Cesar Chavez is a great reminder that history will be on our side for a progressive future. Send a letter to your elected representatives demanding a progressive budget that works for #allofus at http://ift.tt/P4VmA5
New York State AFL-CIO:
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio signed his first bill into law on Thursday which guarantees five paid sick days for 500,000 workers. This is a great accomplishment for all NYC workers! Great job New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, affiliates and allies
New York State AFL-CIO:
Disgusting labor practices are alive and well. Ad staff, mostly women, told to ‘dance’ to earn points with bosses. Thankfully labor is fighting back. Read the story at www.wp.me/p1UURI-P2 Via the Albany Newspaper Guild
