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Wegmans’ Contractor Under Fire In NY/NJ
The New York State Laborers' Organizing Fund along with Operating Engineers Local 137 and Teamsters Local 456, as part of the Committee...


Laborers Learn New Research Tools with Updated MEP5 Program
Greater NYC LECET, New York State LECET and New York State Organizing Funds hosted two onsite trainings for the updated MEP5 program with...

NEW STUDY: Unions Good for Members and Nonmembers Alike
A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS A dramatic decline in the density of U.S. labor unions since the 1970s has resulted in lower wages for both union...


5Pointz Rally Shines Light on Developer
The TRUTH came out at a rally in Long Island City about the developers of a new residential project being built at the once cherished...


Cuomo May Forge Agreement Between Labor & Real Estate Through New 421-A Proposal
According to the New York Times, Governor Cuomo suggested a proposal that would resolve differences over the now-expired 421-a tax break....


Press Conference Held to Support 2nd Avenue Subway Phase 2
The MTA's perennially plagued new subway line may be opening as soon as 2017, but its second phase is still without funding and no one's...


Laborers' Local 1010 Ribbon Cutting
Laborers Local 1010 hosted a ribbon cutting of their new union hall and training facility in Whitestone, New York. General Secretary...


Promising News for the Algonquin Pipeline Expansion
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission overseeing the Algonquin Pipeline Expansion confirmed the project will not have significant...


Astoria Cove Victory for the Laborers
After months of work the final push for union jobs at Astoria Cove has ended in victory. The deal will ensure that union workers will...
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