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Two-Month Encore Boston Harbor Casino Strike Is Over After 1,300 Union-Represented Workers Ratify A New Contract
Published Friday, November 6, 2026
The Labor Movement ‘Powers Pro-Worker Majorities’ In Congress - The National AFL-CIO’s ‘Largest-Ever Mid-Term GOTV Program Turned Out Working-Class Voters In Dozens & Dozens Of Key Elections Across The U.S.’
Published Thursday, November 5, 2026
Chicago Teachers Union President ‘Talks Strike, Says State Owes $6 Billion’
Published Wednesday, November 4, 2026
California Strike Vote By Security Workers ‘Threatens To Halt Most Cargo At The Port Of Long Beach’
IKEA Teamsters ‘Win Eight-Week-Long Strike’ In Illinois & ‘Overwhelmingly Ratify A First Contract That Delivers A 12% Wage Increase & Improved Working Conditions’
‘Pioneering’ UFW Leader & Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta Eulogized By Her Union As Someone Who “Fought For Farm Workers To The Very End Of Her Life - We Know Wherever Farm Workers Gather To Organize, We Can Count On Her Presence”
Arizona IAM Members ‘Ratify Unprecedented Raytheon Contract With 24% Average Wage Growth’
In A ‘Landmark Move’ For Organized Labor, The National Football Leage Dallas Cowboys ‘Have Recognized Their Cheerleaders' Union’
State Workers Take Part In A One-Day Strike Across California, ‘Accusing’ The Newsom Administration Has ‘Failed To Bargain Over Fair Pay, Affordable Health Care & Telework That Works For The People Who Keep California Running’
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The Guild At Local Progress In Washington, D.C. - Which ‘Partners With Elected Officials To Mobilize Political Champions For Progressive Change’ - Goes On A 24-Hour Strike After Management ‘Refuses To Engage In Bargaining’
Published Friday, November 6, 2026
UAW President Fain ‘Issues Warning To Democrats If They Don't Deliver’
Published Thursday, November 5, 2026
‘The Blue Wave Is Union-Made’ - Union Voters & Candidates ‘Drive Historic Victories That Were Decisive In Control Of Congress’
Published Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The National AFL-CIO’s ‘Final GOTV Push Engages Millions Of Union Voters Who Will Make The Margin Of Difference In Key Elections’
NLRB Board Member - ‘The First Black Woman To Serve As Its Chair’ - Who Was Fired By Trump ‘Loses Out On Supreme Court Review’
The National AFL-CIO Honors The Late Labor Icon Dolores Huerta: “Her Super-Power Was Sparking Workers To Achieve What Was Thought To Be Unachievable”
Labor & Its Allies ‘Launch A Massive Voter Protection Operation For The Mid-Terms’ Home Stretch’
From The Economic Policy Institute: A ‘Pro-Worker’ AI Policy Playbook - ‘Strengthening Unemployment Insurance & Building A Better Safety Net’
From The Economic Policy Institute: ‘It’s A Direct Result Of Union Power’ - Unions ‘Promote Secure Retirements & Healthier Communities’
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From The NYS Department Of Labor: Apprentices 'Gain Valuable Experience' Building The Bills' Highmark Stadium
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From The NYS Department Of Labor: Apprentices 'Gain Valuable Experience' Building The Bills' Highmark Stadium
Via The Valley Labor Report: Workers At A NYS AutoZone 'Go Union'
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Via The Valley Labor Report: Workers At A NYS AutoZone 'Go Union'
From NYSUT: New Yorkers' 'Rally Against' The Federal Private School Voucher Scheme'
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From NYSUT: New Yorkers' 'Rally Against' The Federal Private School Voucher Scheme'
From MS Now: 'The Return Of Organized Labor'
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From MS Now: 'The Return Of Organized Labor'
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NALC Branch 3 President David Grosskopf, Jr. Elected Trustee Of His National Union After Running On A Slate Of ‘Concerned’ Letter Carriers ‘Who Aim To Deliver On Their Promise Of Making Their Members Industry Leaders When It Comes To Pay & Benefits’
Published Thursday, November 5, 2026
More Than 100 Workers Employed At The Cimolai-Hy Steel Fabricating Plant In Olean ‘Go Union’ With The United Steelworkers - ‘Concerns Of On-The-Job Safety Drive Organizing Effort,’ Negotiations On A First Contract To Begin In December
Published Monday, November 2, 2026
A WNYLaborToday.com Halloween Tradition: Did You Know That ‘Long Hours & Dangerous Conditions’ On The Frankenstein Sets Led Legendary Actor Boris Karloff To Get Behind The Movement To Unionize Screen Actors?
Published Friday, October 30, 2026
The Western New York Workers’ Rights Board Report Release New Report - Hostile Hotel: Violations Of Workers’ Rights At The Buffalo Hyatt Regency
‘Working People ‘Need A Seat At The Table Because Rich People Don’t Care About The Working Class’ - First-Time Candidate & United University Professions Member Ryan Taughrin ‘Sets His Sight On Taking Back’ The 143rd NYS Assembly District Seat
“They ‘Came Together Because They Wanted To Build A Better Future’” - Non-Union Workers Employed At Niagara Industrial Mechanical Workers In Niagara Falls ‘Go Union,’ Vote To Join SMART Local 71
“We Are Not Criminals, We Are Good Citizens Trying To Live A Life In Peace” - United University Professions ‘Demands The Release’ Of A SUNY Brockport Employee ‘Who Is Legally Authorized To Work In The U.S., But Was Seized By ICE’
LABOR NEWS UPDATE: By A Final Vote Of 141-To-79, Workers Employed At Whiting Door In The Erie County Town Of Akron Vote ‘Yes’ In A Union Decertification Election ‘To Keep The United Steelworkers As Their Bargaining Representative’
‘With Some Under the Illusion They Could Bargain For Better Wages Themselves,’ Workers Employed At Whiting Door In Erie County ‘Will Participate In A Roll Of The Dice’ Union Decertification Election This Week
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New York City Labor News
New Cornell Studies ‘Reveal’ Private Equity's ‘Takeover Of Homecare Has Been Detrimental To Workers, But Could Lead To Unionization For 200,000’
Published Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The New York City Council Passes The Carriage Horse Ban Bill - But TWU Local 100 Says ‘The Fight is Not Over’
Published Monday, November 2, 2026
The American Federation Of Musicians Launches The ‘Human Made, Human Paid’ Campaign ‘To Fight AI Exploitation & Protect Musicians’ Creative Rights’
Published Friday, October 30, 2026
More Than 100 Workers Employed At Dattner Architects In New York City Launch An Effort To ‘Go Union’ With The IAM
NYSNA Nurses Hold Emergency Rally At New York City Health+Hospitals/Kings County After Nurse Leader ‘Is Suspended For Safe Staffing Advocacy’
14 Building Workers In Brooklyn To Receive $419,000 For Prevailing Wage Violations
Unionized Plaza Hotel Workers In New York City ‘Face A Four-Year Closure Due To Facade Repairs, But Are Promised Jobs After Lengthy Hiatus’
Actors' Equity Association ‘Supports Bill To Limit Pedicabs Near Broadway, Off-Broadway Theatres’
New York City’s Labor Unions ‘Come Together To Launch An Election Protection Labor Coalition’ In “Our Voice. Our Vote. Our Democracy.”
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New York State Labor News
NYSUT Members ‘Deliver Major Election Victories Across New York’
Published Wednesday, November 4, 2026
New York City Construction Workers ‘Sue Body Shops Over Abuses, Retaliation’
Published Monday, November 2, 2026
From NYSUT: ‘Another Win For Kids’ - AI Chatbot Protections Signed Into Law
Published Thursday, October 29, 2026
Labor Leaders, Child Care Advocates & Providers ‘Come Together to Advance’ Universal Child Care In New York
Amazon Teamsters Rally With Teamsters President O’Brien, NYC Mayor Mamdani & Labor And Community Allies At City Hall For The Delivery Protection Act
NYSNA Members At UVMH-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Ratify ‘New Contract That Maintains Health Benefits, Delivers Fair Wages To Help Recruit & Retain Nurses For Safe Staffing & Improves Protections From Workplace Violence, AI & Layoffs’
‘Young’ Tradespeople ‘Will Shape New York State’s Future’
NYSNA Hosts Virtual Town Hall On Northwell Health/Putnam Hospital Nurses’ ‘Fight For Safe Staffing’ - Union ‘Addresses Concerns As The Hospital Seeks Prestigious Nursing Recognition While Fighting Against A Fair Contract With Safe Staffing Standards’
The Transport Workers Union’s Organizing Wins At The New York City Ferry ‘Roll On As Tech Supervisors Join The TWU’
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Organizing News From Across The U.S.A.
SoCal Aquarium Workers ‘Go Union,’ Join AFSCME
Published Friday, November 6, 2026
170 Workers At CertainTeed In California ‘Go Union,’ Join The Teamsters
Published Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Workers At The CommonWealth Beacon ‘Go Union’ - Win ‘Voluntary’ Recognition
Published Monday, November 2, 2026
Michigan Health Care Workers ‘Go Union,’ Join The Teamsters
Ford Plant Health Clinic Providers ‘Go Union,’ Vote To Join The UAW
“It Helped Me Understand My Rights And Responsibilities As An Employee” - Baristas At Several California Cafe Locations ‘Go Union,’ Join The United Food & Commercial Workers
‘Elsbeth’ Production Assistants File To Join LIUNA
Cooperative Development Institute Union In Northampton, Massachusetts ‘Wins Voluntary Recognition’
Nearly 60 Workers At The Baltimore Animal Shelter ‘Go Union’ With AFSCME
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Apprenticeship & Training News
U.S. Construction Worker ‘Shortage Boosts Pay Negotiation Power’
Published Friday, November 6, 2026
Companies ‘Have A Solution For The Skilled Trade Shortage’ - ‘More Women’
Published Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Michigan Launches An Apprenticeship Program To Train Special Education Teachers
Published Monday, November 2, 2026
Skilled Trades ‘Are Shaping America’s Future’
USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program Expands To Charlotte, North Carolina
The State Of Indiana Receives Nearly $19 Million For Workforce Training & Apprenticeships
The Pathways To Apprenticeship Program In Syracuse, New York Had Area Teens ‘Building Huts While Learning The Construction Trades’ Over The Summer
Wisconsin Indian Tribe ‘Partners With Nicolet College To Create Broadband Apprenticeship Program’
Governor Newsom ‘Supports Nearly 700,000 Earn & Learn Opportunities, Announces 49,000 New Apprenticeships For Californians’
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