Ex-Housing Worker Wins $2.3 Million Jury Verdict in Charlotte Hostile Workplace Case
By: Staff Writer
Charlotte, North Carolina — A federal jury has awarded $2.3 million in damages to a former employee of the Charlotte Housing …
Striking UAW Legal Workers Rally to Demand Resources Needed to Represent Vulnerable New Yorkers
Photos courtesy: New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO,
On Tuesday, legal services workers with the Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys—UAW Local 2325 …
Landmark Settlement Reached in Racial Pay Disparity Case at Applebee’s
By Fenix Suriel | Photos courtesy: Justin Onwenu
The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) announced its settlement in a case against …
How to File an FMLA Violation Claim in NYC: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a crucial federal law that gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave…
Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Wage and Hour Claim in New York City
In New York City, workers are entitled to fair pay under federal, state, and local laws. Yet wage theft remains a major problem, from …
Musicians at Argyle Theatre Win a First-Time Union Contract
Musicians at the Argyle Theatre have won a first-time union contract, powered by American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 802. Using the power of …
Employees at the Nonprofit Behind Sesame Street Announce Unionizing with OPEIU Local 153
By Opeiulocal153.org
Employees at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, have overwhelmingly demonstrated support for representation with the Office and Professional Employees International …
Federation of Nurses/UFT Files Notification of Potential Strike at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
The Federation of Nurses/UFT on Tuesday sent a 10-day strike notification to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn. Nurses’ contract with NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn ends at midnight …
NYC Alamo Drafthouse Workers On Strike in Manhattan & Brooklyn
Photo by AFL-CIO
On Friday, employees at Alamo Drafthouse’s Manhattan and Brooklyn locations, unionized as NYC Alamo United and represented by UAW Local 2179, …
Building Workers’ Power: A Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Union in New York State
By Chris Tobias
Unions have long been a vehicle for workers to secure better wages, working conditions, and collective bargaining rights. In New York …