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John Durso, President, Long Island Federation of Labor, said, “The management of Mt. Sinai South Nassau must put patients over profits, prioritize safe staffing, and deliver a fair first contract to the nurses.

“The topping-off ceremony marks a significant construction milestone in our journey to enhance Jake’s 58 Casino and deliver additional amenities for our guests,” said Phil Boyle, president and CEO of Suffolk OTB, which owns and operates Jake’s 58.

“The opportunities that offshore wind will bring to New York in the years to come will create tremendous job growth, particularly for union workers, and we need to make sure the next generation of hardworking New Yorkers are ready to seize these new opportunities when they become available,” said

Nassau County can't force members of its largest municipal employees union into a new, cheaper health plan until the two sides agree on how much workers will contribute toward premiums, according to a recent court ruling.

"Civics is a big part of this pledge that we're asking our candidates to make. To be good role models for our students in terms of how a democracy should work," said NYSUT President Melinda Person. "The idea for this campaign really came from our members.

Kate Mullany, the pioneer who established the first female union in the United States in Troy, NY, is a figure of immense significance. However, there is a growing concern that many kids are not learning about her role in the union movement or the broader history of unions.