Bernard Heffern, IUOE Local 30: “Unions Have Taught Me Loyalty and Brotherhood”
Local 30, IUOE is a union that encompasses many workers the average person takes for granted. They are the engineers and mechanics that maintain critical facilities, operate power plants which are vital to the energy needs of homes and businesses, and power health care facilities. They bring the energy necessary to make games possible at…
Navigating male fertility: Resources and support for labor members
As the nation celebrates Men’s Health Month, it’s vital that we examine one area of male health that’s often overlooked: male-factor fertility. Around one in six people worldwide are struggling with fertility issues, and we know that male factors contribute to about one-third of cases. But what is male infertility? Who can help? And how…
The attacks on Letter Carriers Must End
Washington DC – “The National Association of Letter Carriers is outraged and angered by the assaults, armed robberies and even murders that America’s letter carriers increasingly face as they deliver the mail. These attacks are completely unacceptable. It is the job of the U.S. Postal Service to protect the safety of letter carriers as they…
MUSICIANS ON STRIKE
Local 802 announces picket line with live music at DCINY’s next performance outside Carnegie Hall on Saturday, April 29 at 5pm Musicians represented by the New York City musicians’ union (AFM Local 802) will picket outside Carnegie Hall with live music on Saturday, April 29 at 5pm as part of their strike for a fair…
Labor leaders herald new era of labor activism at Peggy Browning Fund award reception
The Peggy Browning Fund held its 26th Anniversary Awards reception at the Midtown Hilton on April 26 to honor two influential New York City labor leaders and one longtime labor lawyer with its namesake achievement award. The recipients included business manager of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 94 Kuba J. Brown, the president of…
Local 802 Musicians On Strike Against DCINY; Rally Planned For Monday
Local 802, the musician’s union, is on strike against Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), and plans a rally outside of Carnegie Hall on Monday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. DCINY produces concerts at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. The for-profit company employs 257 musicians. But its refusal to grant a…
My Stay At The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the following statement after he, New York State Assembly member Eddie Gibbs, and ‘Homeless Hero’ and advocate Shams DaBaron joined hundreds of asylum-seeking men to sleep at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal the evening of Friday February 3, 2023: “I would never ask anyone to do something…
46 th Annual Labor & Management Conference To Be Held February 16-21
New York, NY — The 46 th Annual Labor & Management Conference is a forum that addresses crucial issues of concern to Labor and Management. With stand-out speakers, and timely topics, it has become something to look forward to. LaborPress was able to find out more from Barbara McCabe, manager and director of the NLMC.…
Push Back at Council Hearing on City Switching Retirees to Medicare Advantage
On January 9, 2023 the New York City council held a hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the Administrative Code 12-126 that will impact on almost three-hundred thousand retirees, Intro 0874. At this hearing, city retirees expressed their disagreement with New York City switching retirees from Senior Care to Medicare Advantage. NYC is claiming…
“THIS IS NOT TOO MUCH TO ASK”
Musicians of DCINY turn up the heat on their campaign for a fair contract “NO CONTRACT, NO PEACE!” That was the battle cry of the orchestra of Distinguished Concerts International NewYork as they rallied for a fair contract across from Lincoln Center on Sunday. They were joined by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine along with…