NYC Launches Pathways To Industrial And Construction Careers (PINCC)
New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the launch of New York City Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers (PINCC). This will provide career opportunities to about 2,300 low-income New Yorkers in two high-growth sectors of the city’s economy over the next three years. “All New Yorkers deserve to earn a living…
Call on Congress to Fully Fund 9/11 Health Care
There are currently 117,000 9/11 first responders and survivors enrolled in the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program – most of them union members. The program offers free health care for chronic health conditions resulting from exposure to Ground Zero toxins, including cancer, respiratory and aerodigestive illnesses, acute traumatic injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental health…
Chips Act: An Investment In The Future, Working Men And Women
The New York State Laborers’ Union LECET commends the Biden administration for signing the CHIPS Act to boost domestic supply chains, combat the underinvestment in our country’s manufacturing and research and development capabilities, and bolster our technology infrastructure – all while making a strong investment in working men and women. The inclusion of prevailing wage…
John Samuelsen Nominated To NYC Traffic Mobility Review Board
New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has nominated John Samuelsen to the Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB). Samuelsen serves as international president of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of America and was formerly president of TWU Local 100 in New York City. He is also a non-voting member of the Metropolitan Transportation…
NYC New Shelters Needed for Immigrants
Photo Cred NPR New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced an emergency procurement declaration to rapidly procure shelter and other services for people seeking asylum in New York City. “New York is a city of immigrants, and we will always welcome newcomers with open arms. Over the past two months, we have seen a…
CWA President Shelton Joins President Biden to Urge Passage of the CHIPS Act
CWA President, Chris Shelton On July 25, 2022, Communications Workers of America (CWA) President Chris Shelton joined President Joe Biden for a roundtable on the importance of passing the CHIPS Act. “The CHIPS Act is a key component of both creating good jobs here in the U.S. and strengthening our ability to compete with China,” Shelton…
Federal Resources Needed for NYC Asylum Seekers
NYC Mayor Eric Adams seeks federal aid. New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has called for federal resources to assist with arriving asylum seekers in New York City. There is a particular concern with the rapidly growing number of asylum seekers that have entered the New York City shelter system. Over 2,800 recent…
‘Passion Doesn’t Pay the Rent’ – HarperCollins Workers Strike!
New York, N.Y. – A chant of “passion doesn’t pay the rent” resounded off the concrete walls of Lower Manhattan, as workers at the HarperCollins publishing company picketed outside its offices during a one-day strike July 20, some 100 people walking in 91° heat. Their union, Local 2110 of the United Auto Workers, represents 250…
Stuck Nation Radio: Flipping America’s Wealth Pyramid and Fighting Climate Change Like it Really Matters
New York, NY – On this episode of Stuck Nation Radio U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna talks about a ‘Better Deal’ for the nation, while Association of New Jersey Environmental Commission Executive Director Jennifer Coffey talks about the way the Garden State is — or isn’t — confronting climate chaos. Segment A Labor Press’s Bob Hennelly interviews California Representative Ro…
2026 World Cup Cities Chosen; Unions Seek Solid Standards for Jobs
HOUSTON, Tex. – Unions in the 11 U.S. cities selected last month to host matches in the 2026 World Cup welcomed the news — but are seeking a guarantee of minimum labor standards from the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), the global soccer organization that runs the Cup. “The great news that Houston will…