NYC Agreement with BCTC Includes Over $1 Billion in Capital Projects
New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams on November 21, 2024, has announced an historic agreement with the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York (BCTC) that will cover more than $1 billion in construction projects throughout the city. This agreement will allow the city to complete capital projects more effectively…
Yet Another Blow to Amazon as DSP Drivers Demand Recognition
Amazon workers are rising, and the latest group to do so are Delivery Service Partners, or DSPs. Three DSPs in New York City, located in Queens, who are contracted out to deliver folks’ beloved Amazon packages, are demanding that Amazon recognize the union they have formed. Now, they have the backing of the mighty Teamsters…
NYC Multi-Agency Program to Address Public Safety
New York, NY – NYC Mayor Eric Adams has launched a multi-agency enforcement operation to address public safety and quality of life in the Elmhurst, North Corona, and Jackson Heights neighborhoods of Queens. Over the past year, members of the NYPD have been addressing community concerns about prostitution, illegal brothels, unlicensed vendors and food carts, retail theft and…
Amazon Teamsters rally for contract in Queens after filing retaliation charges
Amazon drivers are keeping up the pressure on the e-commerce giant after a majority of three of the company’s delivery contractors in Queens signed authorization cards to join the Amazon Teamsters union last month. The drivers gathered over half a dozen elected officials from Congress to local government on October 16 outside an Amazon facility…
NYC Building Trades Complete JFK Terminal 6
On October 2, 2024, hundreds of NYC union construction workers watched the final beams of structural steel be lifted into place at the JFK’s North Side known as Terminal 6. “This marks a major milestone in the transformation of JFK International that will set a new standard for travel in New York,” Governor Hochul said. “This state-of-the-art…
TWU President John Samuelson discusses ‘tremendous opportunity’ of high-speed rail
With the start of what advocates hope is a new era of high-speed rail in the U.S., the Transport Workers Union has a lot of organizing momentum to gain from the creation of new rail tracks. Buoyed by recent “David-and-Goliath” contract victories, TWU has a reputation as an aggressive, hardball member of the labor coalition…
Unique Labor Day Celebrations Across the Country
The first Labor Day parade in the U.S. took place in New York City on September 5, 1882. Union leaders and thousands of working people gathered to advocate for labor goals such as an eight-hour workday and higher pay. By 1884, Labor Day had become a municipal holiday in certain towns. States like New York,…
Actors’ Equity Wins Big in New Bargaining Agreement
Actors’ Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. 12 days of negotiation led to a tentative agreement on June 13, a month in advance of the expiration of the previous agreement. The new agreement is for four years, expiring July 28, 2028. Some of the wins for Actors’…
Fed Grant upgrades NYS Power
The fed grant of $405 million will enhance the electrical transmission and distribution system across Long Island and the Rockaways. “We’re investing in a reliable, resilient clean energy grid that can withstand the impacts of extreme weather events,” Governor Hochul said. “Thanks to the Biden administration and our partners in Congress, this funding will make crucial upgrades…
Louis J. Coletti, President Emeritus, Building Trades Employees Association: A Man of True Experience and Dedication
New York, NY — Louis J. Coletti, President Emeritus, Building Trades Employees Association (BTEA) has proven himself time and time again to be a leader extraordinaire. His titles throughout his career are too numerous to list, but one position he held was particularly important. From 1997-2023 he was President & Chief Executive Officer of the…