CWA Local 1180

US Union Organizing, and Unions’ Election Win Rate, Is Surging

Unions are filing petitions to hold elections and winning them at rates not seen in decades, according to data released by the National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday, likely a reflection of the agency's adoption of policies favored by unions during the Biden administration.

https://portside.org/2024-07-22/us-union-organizing-and-unions-election-win-rate-surging-nlrb-says?utm_medium=email&utm_source=portside-snapshot

Join the Local 1180 Women’s Committee on Saturday, August 24, to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to raise breast cancer awareness.

Click Here to Register: https://bit.ly/4bpkI4u

New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO CWA District 1 Communications Workers of America

After 2.5 years of bargaining, Audubon Management is still holding out on the final issues that workers need in our first contract. Join CWA 1180 Bird Union workers on Wednesday, July 24 at noon to tell Audubon to support its workers!
To register, go to bit.ly/birdunionpicket
CWA District 1 Communications Workers of America New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

President Middleton Speaks Out On Black Women's Equal Pay Day

Black Women's Equal Pay Day is July 9 — the day that Black women working full-time have to work until in 2024 to earn what white, non-Hispanic men working full-time earned in 2023.

President Gloria Middleton was interviewed by PowHer NY to address changing this reality by fighting for stronger laws and substantial investment in expanding pay transparency laws, making child care accessible to all, ensuring fair pay for care workers, expanding paid leave, and bringing women into higher paying roles.

You can watch the interview by clicking here:

Black Women's Equal Pay Day: Juliet Armstrong Interviews Gloria Middleton, President, CWA Local 1180

Come join Local 1180 on Saturday, August 31, at our Family & Friends BBQ Fun Day. There will be plenty to eat and activities all day. Enjoy swimming, volleyball, tennis, horseback riding, pony rides, fishing, bingo, chess, and more! Tickets are on sale July 15 - August 16, and mail-in orders must be received no later than August 16. We hope to see you there!

Stand with CWA 1180 Trevor Project Workers at the NYC Pride March this Sunday, June 30, 2024. Join workers in demanding a fair contract.
Click Here to Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hczaf3s


CWA District 1 Communications Workers of America New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

In early May, as the National Audubon Society hosted its 21st annual Women in Conservation event at a swanky restaurant in Manhattan, CEO Elizabeth Gray handed out awards named after writer and conservationist Rachel Carson to recognize the next generation of women environmental leaders and activists.

But outside the event, a couple dozen of Audubon’s women staffers had gathered for a protest related to their own environmental careers. Equipped with megaphones and wearing red union t-shirts, they held up hand-drawn signs that said things like, “CEO Gray is not an ally to women in conservation (ask her about parental leave).” Others opted for bird puns: “Owl workers deserve a fair contract.”

Their union — called Bird Union-CWA, part of the Communications Workers of America — has been in contract negotiations with Audubon for over two years. Workers voted to unionize in September 2021 following a series of disastrous events. In 2020, during the early days of the pandemic, the national conservation organization laid off over 100 workers. Later that year, an investigation by Politico described a toxic workplace culture for women and people of color and the resignation of two diversity, equity and inclusion staff members.

Read the full story here: https://19thnews.org/2024/06/angry-birders-the-union-representing-audubon-society-workers-is-pushing-for-equal-pay-for-women/

Communications Workers of America CWA District 1 New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Angry birders: The union representing Audubon Society workers is pushing for equal pay for women As part of ongoing contract negotiations, the Bird Union (yes, that’s its real name) is calling for raises, pay parity and more parental leave.

On Sunday, June 9, 2024, CWA Local 1180 members attended the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. This year's parade theme theme was Boricua de Corazón, which captures the collective sentiment that being Puerto Rican is central to our identity and lives in our hearts no matter where we find ourselves in the world.

CWA District 1 Communications Workers of America New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Are you ready to participate in the 2024 elections? Elections for President, Congress, New York State Senate, and New York State Assembly are happening this year. You can register to vote or update your voter registration by going here: https://vote.nyc/page/register-vote

Gov. Hochul Halts Congestion Pricing in a Stunning 11th-Hour Shift

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced on Wednesday that she was shelving the long-awaited tolling plan known as congestion pricing, just weeks before it was to go into effect.

“After careful consideration I have come to the difficult decision that implementing the planned congestion pricing system risks too many unintended consequences,” Ms. Hochul said, adding: “I have directed the M.T.A. to indefinitely pause the program.”

Read the Full Story Here:

Hochul Halts Congestion Pricing in a Stunning 11th-Hour Shift Weeks before New York was to charge motorists to enter Manhattan’s business district, Gov. Kathy Hochul postponed the program citing economic concerns.

Amazon Labor Union formally affiliates with the Teamsters

BREAKING: Amazon Labor Union formally affiliates with the Teamsters Not entirely unexpected news from the ALU and the Teamsters.

Local 1180's Bird Union Brings Fight for Fair Pay to Women in Conservation Fundraiser

On May 9, the National Audubon Society hosted a luncheon in New York City to celebrate the achievements of women in the conservation movement. But members of the Bird Union (CWA Local 1180) gathered outside to highlight the organization’s systemic unequal pay for women and BIPOC employees, which makes it difficult for the next generation of women in conservation to build a successful and impactful career.

Union members have been negotiating with Audubon for more than two years without reaching an agreement for a fair first contract. In December, Audubon announced merit-based, discretionary annual raises for staff but withheld raises for union members.

Members of the Bird Union-CWA Local 1180 delivered a new report to Audubon leadership exposing systemic pay disparities. In one job category, white men on average make 13% more than white women and 16% more than BIPOC women. https://cwa-union.org/AudubonPayInequity

To achieve equitable wages and a more sustainable workforce, union members are calling on Audubon to abandon its arbitrary and opaque system of discretionary pay increases ostensibly based on merit and instead commit to regular and equitable cost-of-living increases.

Take a stand with Bird Union activists, sign the petition for a fair contract! https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-audubon-leadership-fair-contract-now/

To see more of Local 1180 at the Bird Union rally, click here: https://bit.ly/4dEWipG

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The 2024 Summer Camp Scholarship Application is now open! Get a $100 scholarship toward the camp of your choice for your child or dependent.

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Application deadline is June 28, 2024.

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Missed the Equal Pay Day Rally livestream? Don't worry! You can watch it right now by going here: https://fb.watch/qMfLuzm0EK/

Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support, and a special thank you to our speakers New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, NYC Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, and NYC Councilwoman Julie Menin.

PowHer NY CWA District 1 Communications Workers of America New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Congratulations to the temporary workers at StoryCorps Union for forming a union. Check out their full statement below.

Communications Workers of America CWA District 1 New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Local 1180 Receives Highest Honor in Labor Communicators Contest

Local 1180 was awarded the Max Steinbock Award, the highest award for journalistic excellence, given by the International Labor Communications Association at this year's annual convention. The winning story, David vs. Goliath Victories Bring Union Membership to New Highs, can be found here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/jrbil/qeoe/ =2. The annual labor media contest is exclusively for labor communicators and receives thousands of entries that are judged by experts throughout the industry.

Local 1180 also won seven other top honors:

Writing: Best Profile
First Place: "Inspiring Kindness: Lynne Corry Gives Because She Knows What It’s Like to Have Nothing," Giving Friends Lynne Corry

Visual Communications: Best Design - Newspaper or Newsletter
First Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180

Visual Communications: Best Design - Single-Issue Publication
First Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180

Visual Communications: Best Photo or Gallery
First Place: "First VP Gina Strickland’s Retirement," CWA Local 1180

General Excellence: Print Publication
Second Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180

General Excellence: Single-Issue Publication
Third Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180

Writing: Best News Story
Honorable Mention: "Voting Roadblocks Lead to Passage of NYS Voting Rights Act,"

CWA Local 1180 is thankful for the opportunity to have participated in the 2023 ILCA annual labor media contest, and to the judges for presenting us with these awards.

CWA District 1 Communications Workers of America New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Tricomm Creative Marci Toback