Triangle Shirtwaist Fire coalition dedicates permanent memorial at site of tragedy
Over 112 years after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the historic tragedy that acted as a catalyst in the U.S. workers’ rights and safety protections, a coalition dedicated to honoring its victims unveiled a public memorial at the site of the fire. After more than a decade of planning, the Remember the Triangle Fire Memorial…
Dean Devita, President National Conference of Firemen & Oilers, Vice President of SEIU 32BJ: “The Greatest Asset That America Can Offer is the American Worker.”
New York, NY – Dean Devita is President, National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO), 32BJ, SEIU. He became President of the NCFO on October 1, 2020. He also serves as Vice President of SEIU 32BJ. Among many other distinguished positions Devita has held, he previously served as Secretary-Treasurer of the National Conference of Firemen…
James Shillitto, President UWUA Local 1-2: Knowing the Past, Envisioning the Future
New York, NY – James Shillitto, President, UWUA Local 1-2 came up in the ranks of his profession, and his extensive experience has been a boon to his members. He was a utility worker for 45 years, 30 years at Con Edison and 15 as a full-time Local 1-2 officer. He started as meter reader…
Triangle Fire Memorial To Be Dedicated Oct 11
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire that took place on March 25, 1911, was one of the most horrific events and examples of workplace abuse and danger in New York City history. On that day in Greenwich Village, a fire broke out on the top three floors of the ten-story building where the factory was housed.…
Teamster benefit fund holds 29th annual expo
NYC’s Largest Labor Benefits Event Teamster Center Services hosted the 29th Annual Health and Benefits Expo Sept. 15th at the Sheraton New York Times Square. The event brings together union benefit plan trustees and administrators with service providers, so that those who oversee union benefits can explore potentially cost-saving new services at a one-stop shop.…
Report finds union work to provide cost savings on prevailing wage projects
Construction unions don’t just deliver financial benefits to their members, but often to private developers too, a recent report found. Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations recently authored a report that concluded developers are likely to save money by using union labor on private prevailing wage projects. “The conclusion is that prevailing wage…
Report finds union work to provide cost savings on prevailing wage projects
Construction unions don’t just deliver financial benefits to their members, but often to private developers too, a recent report found. Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations recently authored a report that concluded developers are likely to save money by using union labor on private prevailing wage projects. “The conclusion is that prevailing wage…
Union Carpenters Bring Backpacks to Students
New York, NY – With the start of a new school year, the New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters participated in community events throughout New York City to provide students with school supplies and other resources. Union carpenters and contractors want to do their part to give back to children in their community…
Henry Rubio, President AFSA Local 1 CSA: Bringing Years of Education Knowledge To Care For Students and His Members
New York, NY — Henry D. Rubio began serving as the President of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators on January 1, 2023, after having served as the union’s Executive Vice President and First Vice President. Prior to those leadership positions, he represented school leaders as the District Chair for Manhattan High Schools and…
Henry Rubio, President AFSA Local 1 CSA: Bringing Years of Education Knowledge To Care For Students and His Members
New York, NY — Henry D. Rubio began serving as the President of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators on January 1, 2023, after having served as the union’s Executive Vice President and First Vice President. Prior to those leadership positions, he represented school leaders as the District Chair for Manhattan High Schools and…