(CARMEL, NEW YORK) - New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)-represented Nurses at Northwell Health/Putnam Hospital held an informational picket on Thursday (November 12th) to call for a fair Union contract that includes enforceable Safe Staffing Standards. The previous contract expired on December 31st, 2025 - and since then, Nurses have been bargaining more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - This year’s historic Mid-Term Elections empower Congress to address the Trump Administration’s illegal assault on Government Agencies and the patriotic Workers who dedicate their careers to public service - and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has already outlined its initial list of priorities. One of more»

(SEATTLE, WASHINGTON) - You’d be forgiven for worrying, 12 weeks into a Strike, that the boss is hell-bent on waiting you out - but after more than 80 days on the picket line at Seattle’s Embassy Suites by Hilton in Pioneer Square, Aspen Desmarais was undeterred. “I can live on a budget,” she said. “Been doing it since day more»

(ALMAGORDO, NEW MEXICO) – Corrections Officers (COs) who keep the Otero County Detention Center in New Mexico safe and operating are celebrating their Union. The New Mexico Public Employee Labor Relations Board certified the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) New Mexico in October to represent the COs at that more»

Katy Willis at Wealthy Single Mommy reports you spend years building a career, then watch a chatbot do half of it for free. That’s the situation a lot of people are in right now, people who did everything right and still watched their department shrink down to a log-in. Meanwhile, the Construction Industry needs to add roughly 349,000 more Workers in more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The National AFL-CIO has issued the following message for Union-represented Workers across the United States: Our Unions that represent Federal Workers are watchdogs, helping Whistleblower Employees raise concerns about corruption, waste, fraud and abuse at America’s Government Agencies - without retaliation. Which is more»

Alex Harring at CNBC reports Labor Unions spent millions of dollars and mobilized thousands of Members to get out the vote for Democrats in the Mid-Term Election. The CNBC Voter Poll showed a 22-point Democratic margin among Union Households in 2026, reversing a recent decline. Now, Labor Leaders say they expect newly-elected Democrats to act on more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - District Managers employed at New York City’s 59 Community Boards have officially joined Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 1180, marking the first time these paid City Employees have secured Union Representation The City’s Office of Labor Relations voluntarily recognized CWA Local 1180 after about 90% of the 59 more»

The United States faces a persistent Electrician shortage, with roughly 81,000 job openings projected annually through 2034. Supply falls far short, with only about 10,000 credentialed Electricians entering the workforce each year, leaving an estimated 87,000 positions unfilled against demand approaching 100,000 annually. Nearly 30% of Union Electricians more»

(CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS) – Thousands of Student Workers employed by Harvard University are in the second week of a Strike after University Administrators refused to negotiate and bargain a fair contract, causing a massive disruption to teaching and research at Harvard. More than 4,000 Student Workers employed by Harvard University are represented more»

Key Takeaways: Wage theft - which happens when employers fail to pay Workers the full wages they are legally owed - is widespread across sectors and affects millions of Workers every year; Enforcement efforts at the Federal, State and Local Levels, as well as Class Action settlements, recovered nearly $1 billion in stolen wages for Workers in 2025; These more»

(OCEANSIDE, NEW YORK) – A patient with a documented history of assaulting Hospital Staff recently attacked and injured six Staff Members, including two Nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. That patient now faces several criminal charges. One week later, NYSNA’s Health and more»

(BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA) – Ushers employed at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills have voted overwhelmingly to join International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local B-192. The newly-Unionized Unit covers 23 Ushers at the community performance venue that hosts a wide variety of music, dance, comedy more»

The Trentonian reports Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center (EASCTC) are expanding their partnership to provide more Union Carpenters with opportunities to earn college credit for Apprenticeship Training through the University’s Professional Learning Review (PLR) process. The expansion more»

(NEW YORK CITY) – An Administrative Law Judge has ruled New York City's Department of Education (DOE) violated State Labor Law when it outsourced work reserved for Unionized Para-Professionals to three Non-Union Employees at a Bronx Elementary School. Judge Kaitlin Santos sided with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) in the ruling, ordering the more»

Derek Gibbs at Pirates & Princesses reports the people who keep Walt Disney World’s rides running are getting ready to conduct a Strike vote. The Craft Maintenance Council, which consists of eight Unions that represent Disney World’s Ride Mechanics and Trades, will vote on November 19th to authorize a Strike after Members rejected more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Brian Bryant, the International President of the 600,000-Member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), has sent the following letter to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and the Senate Democratic Caucus regarding the future direction of leadership in the U.S. Senate: Last week, American voters more»

Ricky Podgorski and Kendra Broddus at WMUR Manchester (New Hampshire) report Truck Drivers and Warehouse Workers for Associated Grocers Northeast are on Strike with one Union Representative saying they're prepared to stay on Strike for as long as it takes. A Teamsters Representative said the biggest reason for the Strike is that the company pulled out of a more»

(ROCHESTER, NEW YORK) - After months of bargaining, the University of Rochester’s attempt to increase health insurance co-pays, offers of minimal wage increases and threats to weaken anti-discrimination language have left many Workers represented by 1199 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare Workers East worrying about their more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The National Mediation Board (NMB) has formally authorized a Representational Election for Train Dispatchers employed by Union Pacific Railroad, marking a major step forward in their ongoing efforts to organize with the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA). The decision represents a significant milestone in an Organizing more»

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has announced nearly $19 million in Federal funding to strengthen workforce training, expand Apprenticeship opportunities and connect more Hoosiers with careers in high-demand industries. The funding supports four initiatives focused on Registered Apprenticeships, Special Education Teacher preparation, re-entry employment and more»

(BROOKLYN, NEW YORK) - New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) Nurses and their allies celebrated as a Nurse Leader who was suspended for engaging in protected Union activity was returned to work. Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse (RN) Sarah Dowd walked back into the Hospital for her early morning shift and again at noon with the support of several more»

(NEW YORK CITY) – American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 37 - New York City’s largest Union representing more than 150,000 Workers across the Non-Profit, Public and Private Sectors, has formally requested voluntary recognition from Lantern Community Services, a Non-Profit Organization providing more»

(LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA) – U.S.-based Journalists and Media Workers employed at Le Monde, the largest National Newspaper in France, took part in a one-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Strike this weekend. The work stoppage follows an initial one-day Strike on September 7th. Every Worker voted in favor of striking again, following many months of more»

The Working Class is a concept that carries tremendous political weight, but there is no official definition of what it is - and popular views of a mostly White Working Class are out of date. Over the past 50 years, increases in Women’s participation in the labor force and Immigration have resulted in more Women, Hispanics and Asian Americans in the more»

Philip Conneller at Casino.org reports a two-month Strike that disrupted operations at Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor Casino - and coincided with a sharp decline in gaming revenue - ended Thursday (November 5th) after 1,300 Workers ratified a new contract. Employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 walked out on September more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Guild at Local Progress walked out for 24 hours this week in response to management’s refusal to engage in reciprocal movement at the bargaining table. The Union-represented Workers employed at Local Progress perform work that involves partnering with Elected Officials to mobilize political champions for progressive change. more»

(LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA) – The Workers who keep Southern California’s largest aquarium running overcame management’s Union-Busting tactics and won their Union. Members of Aquarium of the Pacific (AOP) Workers United in Long Beach are now part of American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 36. more»

September 2026 saw nearly 200,000 Construction Workers quit, reflecting structural pressures and Worker confidence in finding better roles. This wave underscores that voluntary departures are fueled by a mix of personal, workplace and industry-wide forces. The industry was short about 349,000 Workers in 2026, with the gap expected to grow in 2027. However, more»

(ALBANY, NEW YORK) – New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento is thanking Union Members across the State for getting out the vote, as well as congratulating a number of Union-back candidates who won in Tuesday’s Mid -Term Elections. Said Cilento: “Working People were energized throughout this election season and tonight’s more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - In the middle of bargaining for a new contract covering 40,000 Transit Workers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has terminated an agreement that allowed long-time employees who've used more than half of their sick days to receive a lump-sum payment upon retirement, leaving thousands of Workers close to hanging up their more»

(BUFFALO, NEW YORK) – About 2.5 years ago, National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 3 President David Grosskopf, Jr. got involved with a country-wide group of concerned Letter Carriers who did not like the way their Union was being run - especially after its President ignored its Membership who overwhelmingly voted against a tentative more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Union Voters mobilized in historic numbers to secure sweeping landmark victories up and down the ballot across the U.S., including a record number of Union Member candidates elected to office. The organizing was driven by the National AFL-CIO’s largest-ever Mid-Term mobilization, with a singular focus on the pocketbook issues more»

Breana Noble at The Detroit News reports United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain has issued a warning following the Blue Tsunami of Democratic victories in the Mid-Term Election, calling for action or else they won't be re-elected. "People aren't voting Democrat right now because they believe in the platform," Fain said. "They're voting Democrat more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has issued the following statement on the 2026 Mid-Term Election results, which saw the election of Pro-Worker majorities for the next Congress, including a record number of Union Member Candidates: This Blue Wave is Union-made. Working People voted in massive numbers to take our power back more»

Profit-seeking Private Equity Funds that are rapidly taking over New York's Homecare Industry have exacerbated the low pay, poor support and exploitation faced by Homecare Workers, two studies from Researchers at the Cornell University's School of Industrial Labor Relations reveal. The first study, released in June, found private equity has benefited more»

Te-Ping Chen at The Wall Street Journal reports the Skilled Trades have long been a Boy’s Club, but more Women are breaking in, drawn by well-paying jobs that are in high demand. To keep them coming, many companies are courting Women through new benefits and perks, including Paid Maternity Leave and more flexibility. They are also trying to create a more»

(CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA) – 170 Workers employed at CertainTeed’s Fiberglass Manufacturing Facility in Chowchilla, California have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 431. “We congratulate and welcome all (170) Workers to Local 431,” Local President Justin Scott said. “This victory is the result of their hard work and more»

(ALBANY, NEW YORK) – Members of the New York State United Teachers MNYSUT) Union played a significant role in election victories across New York, the result of more than 11,000 volunteer shifts and more than half a million voter contacts in support of candidates committed to public education, Working Families and stronger communities. From Long more»

Jim Talamonti at The Center Square reports Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) Leaders will keep pushing for more State funding for public education after School Board elections in Chicago - and CTU Members say they will Strike if they need to. With a few precincts still not reported, CTU-backed candidates won at least nine of 21 Chicago Board of Education seats - more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - In the final days leading up to Election Day (Today, November 3rd), the National AFL-CIO built on its largest-ever Mid-Term operation and Getting Out The Vote (GOTV) effort across the country, mobilizing tens of thousands of volunteers to reach the millions of Union Voters who will be the difference-makers in key races to determine more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - After the New York City Council voted to pass a Bill that would ban horse carriages and destroy the industry - as well as the financial futures of hundreds of Workers, one thing remains clear, Transit Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 Officials said: This fight is not over. “We will see them in Court,” Local 100 Administrative more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - Forty Construction Workers have sued two contractors over allegations that last-minute job assignments, low wages and vicious retaliation left them struggling to make ends meet and afraid to speak up about working conditions. The lawsuit, filed in late October in New York State Supreme Court, accuses Marin Workforce Incorporated and Apex more»

(BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS) - Members of the CommonWealth Beacon Guild have announced MassINC, the non-profit that publishes The CommonWealth Beacon, has voluntarily recognized its Union. Four Reporters and one Digital Producer came together to launch the Guild. “This is the exact outcome for which we were hoping,” said Chris Lisinski, a Senior more»

Lisa Giles at WWTV/WWUP-TV 9&10 News reports from LANSING that Michigan Officials have launched a new Statewide initiative offering Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for School Paraprofessionals, Instructional Assistants and Substitute Teachers to become fully certified Special Education Teachers. The Michigan Apprenticeship Pathways for Special more»

(OLEAN, NEW YORK) – Concerns over on-the-job safety spurred more than 100 Workers employed at the Italian-owned Cimolai-Hy Steel Fabricating Plant in the Southern Tier City of Olean to successfully Unionize with the United Steelworkers (USW) by a vote of 60-to-47. Around 65% of the 125-Member Workforce had signed Union Authorization Cards and more»

John Donegan at The Long Beach Post reports the busiest year on record so far for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could run aground if bargaining between a small Security Workers Union and Shipping Companies isn’t resolved. International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s (ILWU) Local 26, which represents about 250 Watchmen who provide more»

Kelsey Reichmann at The Courthouse News Service reports the U.S. Supreme Court dodged a fight over the limits of President Donald Trump’s executive authority, declining to review his firing of a Member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Despite the High Court’s expansive ruling curtailing the independence of executive agencies last more»

WNYLaborToday.com Editor’s Note: Your On-Line Labor Newspaper is republishing this Labor News Story that it originally published back on October 29th, 2015. In celebrating Halloween 2026, WNYLaborToday.com thought it was important to underscore and recognize - once again - what Actors Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi did to organize their fellow Actors more»

(CEDAR SPRINGS, MICHIGAN) – Two groups of Health Care Workers employed at Intersect Healthcare of Cedar Springs in Cedar Springs, Michigan have overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 406. The groups include 19 Registered Nurses (RNs) and 52 other Workers - including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Activities and Laundry Aides, more»