NYC Pension Funds Put Starbucks on Notice
New York, NY – The New York City Pension Funds have filed a shareholder proposal that calls for an independent, third-party assessment of Starbucks’ (SBUX) adherence to workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. The proposal was filed on behalf of pension fund clients. “When companies blatantly disregard and oppose their employees’ fundamental right…
LaborPress Holds Special Luncheon Honoring Distinguished Labor Leaders
New York, NY — On Wednesday, September 7th, LaborPress held a special luncheon honoring five distinguished labor leaders. The honorees were ATU 1181-1061 President Tomas Fret and ATU 1181-1061 former President Michaeal Cordiello, DC 37 Local 983 President Joseph Puleo, CWA Local 1180 President Gloria Middleton, and IBT Local 831 President Harry Nespoli. Reception Chairs…
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…
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…
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…
CWA, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement with Verizon on Three-Year Contract
New York, NY – The Communications Workers of America [CWA] and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers [IBEW] have reached an agreement in principle with Verizon to extend their Collective Bargaining Agreements for a three-year period, the Union announced over the July 4th Holiday Weekend. The current Union agreements are set to expire on August 5th, 2023. If finalized,…
Acting FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh Calls EMS the ‘Only Resource’ for Many During the Pandemic 
New York, NY – The city’s two-year battle with COVID that has killed 40,500 residents — 10,000 more than perished during the Spanish Flu outbreak a century ago — has only reinforced just how essential the FDNY’s Emergency Medical Service is in a place where so many people lack regular access to healthcare, according to Acting Fire…
Union Labor Powers New Terminal One Project
The New Terminal One project that will soon break ground at John F. Kennedy International Airport is a landmark achievement for the New York region that may set a new national standard for public sector construction. When completed, the state-of-the-art, international terminal will feature expansive public spaces, cutting-edge technology, and an array of amenities designed…
9/11 WTC First Responders and Coal Miners in Common Cause?
New York, NY – When President Biden’s Build Back Better initiative was sunk a few months back, editorial writers said it was a blow for the White House — but it was also a real setback for the nation’s coal miners as well as 9/11 WTC first responders and survivors. On Tuesday, September 14, FDNY…