Hundreds of fuming union leaders came out swinging on Feb. 17 outside Chelsea Terminal Warehouse, protesting the alleged exploitation of immigrant workers.
The unions, led by Laborers’ Local 79, descended on the construction site at 261 11th Ave. and through raised fists and voices vehemently criticized demolition company Alba, who Local 79 and their partners demonized as anti-union and exploitative.Photo by Dean Moses, and construction workers who say that they have been deprived of healthcare throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to face intimidation and threats for trying to unionize Terminal Warehouse.
Additionally, the Department of Buildings issued several citations to New Line for failing to install guardrails and meet OSHA protection standards. Advocates also cited the firing of a worker for merely speaking with a union. All of this comes on the heels of Alba allegedly putting up bounty fliers offering $5,000 to any current worker who can provide information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of a previous employee who for filed for workers’ compensation.
The union workers, joined by New York City District Council of Carpenters and Joiners of America; New York Concrete Workers’ District Council; and Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 flooded into the roadway and inflated gigantic rats outside the building site.“We stand with the demolicionistas in their fight for respect, dignity, and justice at Terminal Warehouse, where they are performing difficult, dangerous jobs every day.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Amazon workers at Staten Island warehouse will vote next month on whether to unionizeIt’s the second warehouse to hold a union election.
Weiterlesen »
Stellantis Is Sending Employees Job Postings For Other Companies In Push To Slim French Workforce | CarscoopsStellantis Is Sending Employees Job Postings For Other Companies In Push To Slim French Workforce | Carscoops carscoops
Weiterlesen »
Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse will hold a union election in March | EngadgetAmazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse will hold a union election in March
Weiterlesen »
Cook County man charged with firing shots during dispute with coworkers: sheriff's officeAuthorities believe the incident occurred during a dispute among employees outside a warehouse distribution center in Manteno.
Weiterlesen »
Union Election Set for March 25 at Amazon’s Staten Island Warehouse, Organizers SayRoughly 5,000 workers at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island will begin voting on whether they want to form a union, starting on March 25th, union organizers said Wednesday.
Weiterlesen »
FDNY Commissioner Dan Nigro retires after 53 years of service | amNewYorkFDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro is hanging up his helmet, boots and title after 53 years of service to the civilians and firefighters of New York City.
Weiterlesen »