Big news out of Los Angeles! Last week Citizens of the World Charter Educators United educators formed a union. 90% of teachers and educators across all 7 CWC campuses have shared their support for joining the United Teachers Los Angeles & AFT family!

Every act of antisemitism is unacceptable. It has no place in our city and it should have no place in any political movement, left, right, or center.

In a victory for labor, more than 600 doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY in favor of unionizing. The vote was 628 for and 19 against. thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/ummc-u…

Very pleased by the Appellate Court's decision today, which will allow New Yorkers to have their say in the voting booth on the Equal Rights Amendment. I am confident that New Yorkers will stand on the side of reproductive freedom and equal rights for all.

Workers are voting in favor of unionizing at the highest rate in 15 years. So far this year workers have voted in favor of unionizing 74% of the time. axios.com/2024/06/20/uni…

Any workers and union leaders who think Republicans are warming up to labor rights are getting played. It’s time that American workers get wise to the fact Donald Trump is not their friend. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

NEW: 625 teachers in Middleton Wisconsin, a city just outside Madison, voted 516-3 to form a union and join NEA WEAC. This is one of the largest teachers unions to form during Governor Tony Evers' tenure.

Our union movement just keeps picking up steam and making milestones. The latest? @TWU workers stood together and secured the largest wage increase for Amtrak workers in the rail service’s 53-year history!

Last year, I wrote a big story about how Minnesota's pro-worker Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota's Democratic legislature enacted arguably the most pro-worker package of legislation that any American state had enacted in decades. theguardian.com/us-news/2023/j…

Congratulations to NYSUT President Melinda Person 🍎✌🌈 who was recently commended on City & State NY's 2024 Labor Power 100 list. Learn more about some great labor leaders and the work unions are doing to better working conditions ahead of #LaborDay: cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…

GM battery plant workers are getting a 35% raise after joining the UAW fortune.com/2024/09/04/gm-…

To all the parents and educators heading back to school this week, thank you for your unwavering dedication to our public schools, our students and communities. Together, we will make this school year the very best for every child. 💪🍎 @NYSUT

Recently, the Governor signed new laws that we fought for to update New York’s civil service exams. NYSUT President Melinda Person 🍎✌🌈 released a statement reflecting on the latest of a series of legislative victories from this year’s session. Learn more: nysut.org/news/2024/sept…

It's good news that public approval of unions has climbed to near record levels But you might not know—since the 2008 recession, public approval for just about every major institution has plummeted, YET SUPPORT FOR LABOR UNIONS HAS INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY weekendreading.net/p/as-go-unions…

Looking for how the candidates stack up on workers and unions? We’ve got you covered. Check out our full guide: betterinaunion.org/candidate-comp…

Abortion rights are on the ballot in NY this year, as well as protections for LGBTQ NYers, older adults, and people with disabilities. Join me to learn about the ERA and what it does, and get engaged in spreading the word before Election Day. RSVP at bit.ly/3TqIF4V.

New Yorkers in every corner of our state are feeling the effects of extreme weather driven by the climate crisis. It's time for Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act so that NY taxpayers and businesses aren't left alone with the costs. wgrz.com/article/tech/s…

In November, vote YES on NY #Prop1, the Equal Rights Amendment, to protect our rights and freedoms, including abortion rights. To learn more about Prop 1, join me on October 15th for a virtual discussion. RSVP here: bit.ly/3TqIF4V #FlipYourBallot

Spent my morning with the folks from NYSUT for their Syracuse stop on their bus tour! I spoke with leaders across #NY22 about the Common Ground Over Chaos Campaign. I can’t wait to bring this message with me to Congress.

NYSUT President Melinda Person 🍎✌🌈 has released a statement following the results of the 2024 election. Read in full here: nysut.org/news/2024/nove…