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Repeal the NYS Tax Cap
When I listen to politicians in Albany debate property taxes, I am reminded of a famous quote from T.S. Eliot, who said, “Most of the evil in this world is done by people with good intentions....
Democrats Select CWA Lawyer for Spot on NLRB
With a spot open on the National Labor Relations Board for a Democratic pick, Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer has asked the AFL-CIO for a recommendation. Politico has more on who they selected...
Randi Weingarten: Acosta's Got to Go
When Trump appointed Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta many questioned the appointment due to the sweetheart deal that Acosta cut for Trump friend, billionaire and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey...
Did You Get a Raise from the GOP Tax Plan?
This post was written by the Communications Workers of America In order to get the Republican corporate tax cut bill passed, many big businesses made big promises to workers that their wages...
Rand Paul Introduces National Right to Work Bill
On Valentine’s Day, Senator Rand Paul took part in his favorite pastime, introducing a National Right to Work bill. Just like last year, Paul will be the main sponsor on the bill that would...
How Calls Make a Difference
With a new Congress, union members finally have a voice once again in D.C. Although the shutdown slowed the rollout, Democrats have made a major statement by proposing the For the People Act, a bill...
Beto O'Rourke stumps and out mobilizes Trump
Click here to RSVP for an upcoming Draft Beto party hosted by UCOMM in New York On Monday, Trump brought his divisive theatrics to build a wall of hate to the border city of Texas, El Paso. ...
Sherrod Brown Launches the Dignity of Work Tour
Even though the Iowa Caucus is one year away, the 2020 Presidential election is already heating up. Prospective candidates are making their way through early primary states, locking up endorsements...
Government Workers Still Feeling the Shutdown
Many federal employees are still facing lingering back pay issues a full 11 days after the end of the longest ever government shutdown, adding to their anguish as they face the prospect of yet...
Trump Tax Scam Backfires on His Middle Class Supporters
With tax season nearly upon us, some people have gotten ahead of the game and started preparing their returns. With the new tax law, many middle-class families are finding out that Trump's tax...