Tag: labor

Link Around

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 …

Campaign Kickoff Event for Tim Bishop

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 …

The Chicago Teachers Victory

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 …

PJSTA Picketing with UWUA Local 1-2 Workers

**Update** An agreement has been reached pending ratification.  

Join Us to Support Locked Out Con Ed Workers!

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 …