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There’s a war on organizing, collective bargaining, unions and workers’: Biden wants to undo Trump executive orders on federal workers

President Donald Trump used executive orders to put up roadblocks for unions representing federal employees, and now President-elect Joe Biden seems poised to reverse those moves.

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RTS union chief wants better enforcement of face mask guidelines for bus passengers

Regional Transit Service has taken steps in recent weeks to try to protect employees and riders from the spread of coronavirus, but the president of the union representing RTS workers says more needs to be done.

"They're allowing people to ride without face coverings," said Jacques Chapman, president of Local 282 of the Amalgamated Transit Union. "I've spoken to RTS. They feel like the police department's not going to enforce this, which I believe they are required to."

UNION DUES TAX DEUDCTION!!!

FROM:  Mario Cilento, President

DATE:    January 14, 2019

RE:         UNION DUES DEDUCTION

Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining is the process in which working people, through their unions, negotiate contracts with their employers to determine their terms of employment, including pay, benefits, hours, leave, job health and safety policies, ways to balance work and family, and more. Collective bargaining is a way to solve workplace problems. It is also the best means for raising wages in America.

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  • Workplace Injury Treatment & Prevention
    Every year, thousands of workers are injured or become ill on the job. In New York State there is a unique network of occupational health clinics available to workers to prevent injuries and illnesses. In this podcast, we talk to the medical director at one of the clinics to learn about the services available and how workers can access them.   Resources: Occupational Health Clinic Network website: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/workplace/clinic_network.htm List of Occupational Health Clinic Network clinics: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/workplace/clinic.htm Mount Sinai Selikoff website: https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health List of Mount Sinai Selikoff locations: https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health/locations — Apr 24
  • Legislative Priorities 2024
    The 2024 Legislative Session is underway.  On the latest Union Strong podcast we break down some of the priorities for the Union Movement with New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl. Stay up to date on NYS AFL-CIO legislative initiatives. — Jan 17
  • It’s Not a Nursing Shortage; It’s a Staffing Crisis
    The New York State Nurses Association is celebrating groundbreaking contract victories and they are building on their solidarity for more fights ahead. On the latest Union Strong podcast, we hear from Nancy Hagans, president of NYSNA and National Nurses United on their fight to prioritize patient care. --- Sign this petition to demand that Ellis Medicine invest in safe patient care, invest in nurses, and negotiate a fair contract now. — Dec 7
  • One-on-one with NYSUT’s New President
    Melinda Person is an educator, mother of 4, yoga instructor, and Ironman triathlete. She serves as a member of the New York State AFL-CIO Executive Council, and she's the new president of the nearly 700 thousand-member New York State United Teachers – the largest union in the state. On the latest Union Strong podcast, Melinda talks about the top priorities for NYSUT, discusses some of the challenges ahead, and legislative goals for the coming year. — Oct 10
  • The State of Labor 2023
    On the latest Union Strong podcast, our guest is Mario Cilento, the President of the New York State AFL-CIO.  In this wide-ranging interview, President Cilento talks about the energy he sees, right now, within the Union Movement and why we are seeing more workers making the difficult decision to strike. He discusses a critical new law passed in New York State that will remove a barrier to union organizing and reminds us of what being a union member means and how life-changing it can be.  — Sep 12
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