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Union Strong Podcast Episode 36: COVID-19 Heroes

The crucial jobs of workers in supermarkets, pharmacies and food processing plants during a health crisis.  RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum talks about the many challenges his members face and his fight to help workers at Amazon during the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Union Strong Podcast Episode 36: COVID-19 Heroes

Union Strong Podcast Episode 35: Sen. Schumer on The CARES Act. Plus; the latest on the Postmates case and COVID-19 Workers' Comp

In this episode: It's the largest stimulus package in American history. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins us to talk about what's in the economic recovery package.

Union Strong Podcast Episode 35: Sen. Schumer on The CARES Act. Plus; the latest on the Postmates case and COVID-19 Workers' Comp

Union Strong Podcast: A Day in History that Changed Workplace Safety

Today marks the 109th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in New York City. Normally on this day, large crowds of union members and others would gather at Washington Place and Greene Street to pay tribute to the 146 lives lost on that fateful day.

Union Strong Podcast: A Day in History that Changed Workplace Safety

UnionStrong Podcast Ep. 33 - COVID-19 Relief for Workers

State Resource page:  https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/COVID19

UnionStrong Podcast Ep. 33 - COVID-19 Relief for Workers

Working people are on the front lines to keep us safe, but they too need our assistance

Find a full listing of COVID-19 Resources at nysaflcio.org/covid19

Statement from Mario Cilento, New York State AFL-CIO President, on COVID-19

Working people are on the front lines to keep us safe, but they too need our assistance