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Podcast Ep. 10: On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy

Podcast Ep. 10: On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy

15 May, 2019

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Podcast Ep. 10: On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy

In this episode we hear from an on-demand worker and some of the challenges these workers face. And we talk with the president of the NYS AFL-CIO about the federation’s campaign to ensure New York leads the nation to enact public policy to protect these workers. 

Podcast Ep. 10: On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy

Statement of Support for IAM Workers

Statement of Support for IAM Workers

10 May, 2019

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Statement of Support for IAM Workers

Our brothers and sisters at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) are under attack from Delta Air Lines over IAM’s major outreach initiative to more than 40,000 Delta ground workers and flight attendants.

Statement of Support for IAM Workers

President Cilento Joins Farmworkers in Albany to Demand Passage of "Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act"

President Cilento Joins Farmworkers in Albany to Demand Passage of "Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act"

06 May, 2019

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President Cilento Joins Farmworkers in Albany to Demand Passage of "Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act"

“To be clear, organized labor in the state of New York will not rest until farmworkers are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

President Cilento Joins Farmworkers in Albany to Demand Passage of "Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act"

Podcast Ep. 9 - Musicians Are Union Members Too

Podcast Ep. 9 - Musicians Are Union Members Too

01 May, 2019

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Podcast Ep. 9 - Musicians Are Union Members Too

Musicians are union members too. He has played keyboards and toured with Grace Slick, Pat
Benatar, Dusty Springfield, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder and many more. Musician, composer and
arranger Joe Delia talks about being a union member in the world of music.

Podcast Ep. 9 - Musicians Are Union Members Too

Gig Economy Workers Deserve Rights

Gig Economy Workers Deserve Rights

29 Apr, 2019

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Gig Economy Workers Deserve Rights

A growing population of the workforce now gets employment through app platforms and that number is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade. Many of these gig economy workers currently do this to supplement their wages but more workers are using this as their primary source of income.

Gig Economy Workers Deserve Rights