A couple of links for you to check out… This article from the New York Times details the fight between Caterpillar and the International Association of Machinists that was considered a test case in American labor relations. The article highlights a very good reason why we need to protect the Triborough Amendment and to have a …
The Long Island Federation of Labor is holding a campaign kickoff event for Tim Bishop on August 9th from 6-8 pm at IBEW Local 25 (375 Motor Parkway, Hauppague). This will be a chance to show support for Mr. Bishop in his bid for re-election. If it fits your schedule please try to come on …
As you may or may not be aware, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel have been embroiled in a bitter dispute, with Emanuel backing many of the nonsensical anti-labor and school “reform” ideas that have swept the nation. Earlier this week the CTU won a stunning victory. From Diane Ravitch: As you …
**Update** An agreement has been reached pending ratification.
This Wednesday, June 25th, at noon, PJSTA members, along with other NYSUT members, will be joining locked out members of the UWUA Local1-2 as they picket at 4 Irving Place in Manhattan. Remember that an attack on one labor union is an attack on ALL of us. Just as we ask them to support our …
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