(NEW YORK CITY) - Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) Members employed at CBS News 24/7 have delivered a Strike pledge to CBS/Paramount management demanding a fair contract. The pledge was signed by 95% of the 60-Member Bargaining Unit. The current CBS News 24/7 Union contract expired on March 9th. The Strike pledge addressed to management read: “We, more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and AFM Local 802 held a solidarity rally with live music in Times Square this week, demonstrating a unified front as the second round of negotiations for the AFM's Sound Recording Labor Agreement resumed with Record Labels - including Sony, Universal, Hollywood Records and Warner. The more»

Workers employed at Current Affairs magazine have announced formation of a Union with the Chicago News Guild-Communications Workers of America Local 34071. The new Union Workers received immediate voluntary recognition from the Editor-in-Chief and Current Affairs’ Board of Directors. In an announcement, the Staff said: “Membership in the News more»

WNYLaborToday.com Editor’s Note: Pictured above, United University Professions (UUP) Statewide President Fred Kowal addresses a rally held outside Buffalo State University’s Rockwell Hall earlier this week that attracted hundreds of students, area Labor Leaders, Elected Officials and Community Activists, who came together to call on New York more»

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has announced more than $4.1 million in Schools-to-Work Grant Awards supporting 17 projects across the State. The Manufacturers’ Association was awarded $250,000 to expand its Applied Manufacturing Technology Registered Pre-Apprenticeship and strengthen school-to-work pathways that prepare high school more»

(LAS VEGAS, NEVADA) – March is Women’s History Month and right now thousands of Women who work for the State of Nevada are getting ready to make history as Administrative and Clerical Workers - a large majority of whom are Women, have filed to hold an election to vote for their new Union with American Federation of State, County & Municipal more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has released the following statement: There are only a few things that mostly everyone can agree on these days - one of them is an overall pessimism about the current set of Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. According to Pew Research Center, only 17% of Americans now say they trust the Federal more»

The Guardian Editor’s Note: Jared Abbott is the Director of the Center for Working-Class Politics, while Dustin Guastella is a Research Associate at the Center for Working Class Politics and the Director of Operations for Teamsters Local 623. Abbott and Guastella wrote an interesting Labor Perspective that recently appeared in The Guardian, which more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - 32BJ Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Residential Building Service Workers have kicked off negotiations for a contract covering more than 34,000 Porters, Doorpersons, Superintendents, Handypersons and Resident Managers who maintain 600,000 households across 3,500 Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island Co-Ops, Condos and more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - In response to drastic cuts at The New School, University students, Faculty and Staff recently marched down West 12th Street to hand deliver a gigantic letter and petition addressed to University President Joel Towers that was signed by more than 1,650 people and read, in part: “While the President’s Office characterizes this more»

Ryan Hill at ABC 10 News in San Diego reports we live in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) world and it’s taking over many facets of life - including certain jobs. It’s also having effect on some Blue-Collar jobs while opening a pathway to more demand - like Electricians. "It all boils down to like me taking a leap of faith,” Shawn Barton more»

(BUFFALO, NEW YORK) – Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget is on path to offset devastating U.S. Congressional Republican cuts to health care, but State Leaders must act now to provide critical investments, so says a coalition of Front-Line Health Care Workers, employers, Faith Leaders and Community Advocates who joined together to call on State more»

Cameron Harrison at People’s World reports as bombs continue to fall and the death toll continues to mount from the U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran, a growing number of Labor Unions are demanding an immediate end to the unconstitutional and “reckless aggression,” pointing out the Working Class will bear the heaviest price for a war more»

For more than a century, Women Workers have been at the forefront of America’s Union Movement: At the bargaining table, on picket lines, in State Legislatures and in courtrooms and the streets, fighting for fair wages, quality benefits and Union recognition. Women of Color - in particular, have long spearheaded movements at the intersection of racial more»

Contract Faculty United-United Auto Workers (CFU-UAW)-represented Members employed at New York University (NYU) have set an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Strike deadline as negotiations with University Administration continue to stall. After more than a year of bargaining and repeated Labor Law violations by NYU - including refusal to negotiate over key more»

(ALBANY, NEW YORK) – Governor Kathy Hochul joined an array of Labor Leaders and Public Sector Workers at MVP Arena in Albany on Sunday (March 8th) to push for changes to New York’s Tier 6 Pension System, saying reforms are needed to help recruit and retain Public Workers. Union Members and a variety of Public Workers participated in the rally - more»

The Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association (PWHLPA) has formally affiliated with the National AFL-CIO. The PWHLPA becomes the 10th Professional Sports Union to join the AFL-CIO Sports Council and the 65th Affiliate of the Nation’s largest labor Federation - a milestone in the fight for equity in Women’s Sports and fair more»

Daniel de Visé at USA TODAY reports you don't need a college degree to earn a good salary. Two in five Gen Zers are pursuing Blue-Collar Fields, rejecting the collegiate path and learning the Skilled Trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder. Vocational and Trade Programs are booming, Federal data shows. One more»

A Federal Appeals Court has cleared the way for the Trump Administration to cancel Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) across a broad segment of the Federal Government Workforce. A three-Judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco lifted an injunction that blocked implementation of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order more»

(ALBANY, NEW YORK) - National Wildlife Federation President and CEO Collin O’Mara and a panel of Environmental Leaders are calling for major expansion of State University of New York’s (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) to allow the College to grow enrollment and expand programming. Panelists lauded ESF’s research more»

(ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA) – More than 200 Workers at St. Paul Beverage, a Facility owned by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), have voted to organize with Teamsters Local 471 - uniting to win stronger wages, better benefits and a voice on the job. Workers at the Minnesota Facility bottle, package and prepare dairy products for distribution to grocery stores more»

The Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS) is a small, independent Agency whose mission is to support businesses and Workers in resolving workplace disputes and building positive Labor-Management relationships. The FMCS has no authority to adjudicate disputes or issue regulations. Outside of the Health Care Industry, it cannot require any more»

Members of the United Soccer League Players Association (USLPA) have overwhelmingly voted to reject the League’s latest offer and authorize a Strike to secure a fair contract. The United Soccer League Championship season has kicked off, but the Athletes have yet to receive agreement provisions that fully reflect true professional standards. By voting more»

(HOUSTON, TEXAS) - A $10.9 million investment in job training is already paying off for hundreds of Harris County residents in Texas. County Commissioners Lesley Briones and Rodney Ellis highlighted the success of the Apprenticeship Advantage Program. A Workforce Development initiative that was launched in 2023 using Federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. more»

Construction has long been a male-dominated field. According to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 11.7% of payroll Employees in the Construction Industry are Women. However, a shift is underway. In recent years, the Department of Labor’s Women in Apprenticeship & Non-Traditional Occupations (WANTO) Grant Program has more»

(TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA) - A Labor Union Bill backed by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Koch-backed Freedom Foundation that opponents say represents “the final nail in the coffin” for Florida Unions is headed for the Senate floor. Teachers, Nurses, Electricians, Plumbers, Doctors and Sanitation Workers packed a committee room on Monday (March 2nd) more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - Workers employed at the Patagonia Retail Store in Downtown Manhattan say upper management is breathing down their necks as they push to Unionize their workplace, seeking greater job security and the restoration of lost benefits. Last month, Workers at Patagonia's SoHo location filed paperwork for a Union Election with the National Labor more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - Hundreds of Workers flocked to Albany last week for the latest step in an effort to convince State Lawmakers, particularly Governor Kathy Hochul, to raise taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers. The Tax The Rich Campaign is backed by a number of Unions, and of the over 1,500 who attended the rally and march in Albany, many were Union more»

(LONG ISLAND CITY) - After years of frustration concerning pay, workplace changes and a shifting company culture, Air Dispatchers and Operations Workers at JetBlue Airways have voted to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of America, reviving a Union drive that had previously collapsed amid management pressure. The Workers - based at JetBlue’s more»

(BUFFALO, NEW YORK) – The Communications Workers of America (CWA) honored Holly and Brian Nowak with the Union’s 2026 Eugene J. Mays Citizenship Award, as well as remembering the late Local 1122 Labor Leader Jan Borman during a recently-held and emotional awards dinner that also saw 13 area students receiving scholarships of $1,500 each. Every more»

San Francisco Superior Court Clerks, represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, have reached a tentative contract agreement and are back to work after a powerful two-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) work stoppage. Once the Strike began, it took less than 24 hours for court management to reopen communication with SEIU - even more»

Anna Smith at Industry Week reports the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has announced $81 million in grants through the Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships and Training (RESTART) initiative, which will enable organizations to support training and employment pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals. more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Fatiuma Hussein at the Associated Press reports the U.S. Treasury Department has terminated its Collective Bargaining Agreement with Unionized Workers employed at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in an escalation of President Donald Trump ’s push to exert more control over the Federal Workforce. The Union contract for the more»

The United Steelworkers (USW) have installed a historic slate of Leaders, led by new International President Roxanne Brown and National Director for Canada Marty Warren. Roxanne Brown becomes the 10th International President of the USW, North America’s largest Industrial Union since its founding in 1942. Elected last Fall, she replaces David more»

After Kickstarter United-OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union) Local 153 Members won a resounding Strike victory, Kickstarter has retaliated and fired several key Union Leaders. A 42-day Strike was won in November 2025, after which the Union overwhelmingly voted to ratify a historic contract which included all their demands, more»

(ROCHESTER, NEW YORK) - Caregivers employed at Rochester Regional’s Unity Living Center have returned to bargaining after the Union-represented Workers unanimously voted to authorize their Member-led Bargaining Committee to issue a 10-day notice to picket if a settlement cannot be reached soon. The contract covering more than 110 1199 Service more»

(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS) - The multi-award-winning Newsroom Staff at The TRiiBE is forming a Union and seeking to become a part of the Chicago News Guild,/The Newspaper Guild (TNG)-Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 34071, aligning with the nationwide Labor Movement to build a more sustainable, equitable and people-centered newsroom that serves more»

Erich Wagner at the Government Executive reports a Federal Appeals Court on Thursday (February 26th) declined to enforce a temporary decision blocking the Trump Administration from stripping two-thirds of the Federal Workforce of their Collective Bargaining Rights, dimming though not extinguishing the American Federation of Government Employees’ more»

Rob Manning & Tiffany Camhi at Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) report Oregon’s largest Higher Education Institution is under unprecedented pressure, as two of its largest Unions have authorized possible Strikes. The Portland Community College Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals (PCCFFAP) and the Portland Community College Federation more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - St. John’s University President, the Reverend Brian Shanley, has informed St. John’s University Faculty - via e-mail - that the University will no longer recognize its two Unions that were formed in 1970: the St. John’s University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (SJU-AAUP) and the Faculty more»

(NEW YORK CITY) – Unionized Editorial Staff at Fortune have won their first contract for both Digital and Print Employees, a deal that lifts wages a total of 11% for the life of the deal, sets new salary standards, provides job security protections and more. The Fortune Union, which represents nearly two dozen Writers, Reporters, Producers, Editors more»

Lauren Leazenby at HomeServe reports the demand for Skilled Workers in the Trades is at a record high. That’s because there's a lack of Workers currently employed in the Trades - that is, Welders, Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians, Mechanics, HVAC Technicians and the like - and an increasing number of available jobs. Even so, Black Tradespeople are more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - In response to newly-released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showing 5,070 Workers died on the job in 2024 - a decrease from the previous year, National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement: The Labor Movement mourns each of the 5,070 Workers who lost their lives on the job in 2024. Every more»

(NEW YORK CITY) - Full-time Contingent Faculty at New York University - represented by Contract Faculty United–United Auto Workers (CFU-UAW) Local 7902, have voted to approve a Strike Authorization after more than a year of negotiations for their first contract. Non-Tenure Track Instructors have met with administrators 24 times in the past 15 months, more»

(ALBANY, NEW YORK) - More than 300 students, Faculty and Staff from the City University of New York (CUNY), the State University of New York (SUNY) and Independent Colleges rallied with Legislators inside the State Capitol in Albany to support a platform of increased funding for New York’s Public University Systems, broader access to free tuition, more»

(PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA) - The 10 Reporters that make up the Bucks County Courier Times and Intelligencer have voted to Unionize with the NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia in a resounding 8-to-1 vote. In a newsroom where over half of the Reporters work second jobs and no Reporters under 40 can afford to leave family homes, Workers look forward to more»

(NEW YORK CITY) – Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) Members employed at Hearst Magazines and management have reached a deal on their second three-year contract, which was overwhelmingly ratified with 98% approval by the 410-Member Bargaining Unit. The contract establishes 2%-to-3% raises - the 2026 raise applied retroactively to January 1st, 2026, more»

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address: President Trump's speech was a fever dream, completely divorced from the economic reality Working People feel every day amid rising costs and vanishing jobs. We know Trump’s billionaire-first agenda more»

Labor Notes’ Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Labor Notes Roundtable Series: How Can Unions Defend Worker Power Against Trump 2.0? We will be publishing more contributions here and in our magazine in the months ahead. Click here to read the rest of the series. It shouldn’t be so hard for Workers to join a Union. Nearly half of more»

(PERRY, NEW YORK) - Kathryn Luczak had saved up as much sick time as she could over the past nine years, but two unpaid maternity leaves during that time had left the Perry Professional Educators Association (PPEA) Member with only 11 days she could use when she found out she was unexpectedly pregnant again with baby number three. A two-time fertility more»