May Day: The Radical Origins and Ongoing Fight for Workers’ Rights

May Day: The Radical Origins and Ongoing Fight for Workers’ Rights

By Chris Tobias  May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is a pivotal occasion that is more than just a celebration of spring—it’s a day of reflection, solidarity, and action for workers worldwide. Although this day has evolved into a symbol of celebration and protest, it began with a fight for something fundamental that […]

1199SEIU Healthcare Workers East Faces Major Leadership Struggle

1199SEIU Healthcare Workers East Faces Major Leadership Struggle

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the nation’s largest healthcare union, is currently experiencing a significant internal leadership struggle that could have far-reaching implications, particularly concerning its political endorsements in the upcoming 2025 New York City mayoral race. Background of the Leadership Struggle For nearly two decades, George Gresham has served […]