Take Action: Sign a Petition to Thank a Lineworker!
On July 10, 1896, 38-year-old Henry Miller, founder and president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was the head lineworker for the Potomac
…Ticker Tape Parade Honors Essential Workers, but There’s More Work to be Done
On Wednesday, New York City held a ticker-tape parade to honor the essential workers who helped the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hometown …
Dozens Rally in Support of Essential Workers Unjustly Fired by UPS
Yesterday, dozens of supporters including fellow NYC union members, elected officials and candidates stood with members of Teamsters Local 804 at the UPS facility
…Immigrant Labor in New York Under the Pandemic
Advocates discussed immigrant labor fights for home healthcare workers, restaurant workers and the laundry industry.
By Deanna Garcia, Documented NY
The pandemic has made labor conditions worse for many low wage immigrant workers, but it has also created a …
Citizenship for Essential Workers Act: The Right Thing To Do For The Nation
Essential worker amid COVID-19 pandemic – New York City, New York/USA April 6, 2020 (Shutterstock)
By AV Press Releases
This week, the Citizenship for …
This Labor Day
On the first Monday of every September, we celebrate the selflessness and sacrifice of all working people. But this year, the Labor Day tribute
1199SEIU Presents: A Live Salute to Essential Workers
Friday, September 4, 7:30PM: Join 1199SEIU for a Labor Day Weekend Kick-Off Virtual Party, honoring our essential workers. Labor Day is a celebration of
…Rally to Save Essential Workers
Thursday, September 3, 10AM: Join Local 983 and fellow NYC unions to send a message to the Mayor, City Council, and State Leaders that
…1199SEIU Member Represents Healthcare Heroes at DNC
This week, 1199SEIU member Scheena Iyande Tannis proudly represented New York, our healthcare heroes, and her union as she announced New York State’s roll
…For Our Courageous Workers: Experimental Composition Brings Musicians Together to Say Thanks
As the quarantine was entering its second month in NYC, local musicians came up with an idea to create a musical response to the …