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Climate panel at Metro Convention
Metro held its 44th Annual Convention on May 10th.
The morning panel tackled climate disruption and labor’s role helping to solve this crisis.
Panelists included:
Moderator – Lara Skinner, Cornell ILR Worker Institute
Jessica Ramos, NY State Senator
James Slevin, President, UWUA Local 1-2
Sean Sweeney, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the Murphy Institute
Todd Vachon, Labor Network for Sustainability
Portside Labor moderators were celebrated as the Communicators of the Year.
Outstanding labor communications and communicators were also celebrated. To see the winning entries go to the awards page.
Two student communicators were also recognized for their first-rate work. You can find their winning entries here.
Thanks to all who made for this engaging event.
The labor tide is rising: New union militancy bypasses parlor politics in favor of direct action | Bob Hennelly | Salon.com
United in demands: fair contract now | PSC CUNY
District Council 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido stood with PSC members on the steps of City Hall to demand full state and city funding for CUNY in order to secure a just PSC contract. Photo: Dave Sanders
Source: United in demands: fair contract now | PSC CUNY
A great wave is coming and pay equity for women will lift all boats | Salon.com
(photo: Marci Rosenblum)
Source: A great wave is coming and pay equity for women will lift all boats | Salon.com
Out of Patience: NYC Nurses Take On Hospitals For Better Staffing | The Indypendent
Why Unions Must Bargain Over Climate Change
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‘It’s corporate greed and Union Busting 101’: Why 2019 is America’s year of the strike | Will Bunch
Photo: UE/Facebook
Source: ‘It’s corporate greed and Union Busting 101’: Why 2019 is America’s year of the strike | Will Bunch