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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • NYCOSH Hiring Associate Director (NYC)

    The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking an Associate Director to direct safety and health education, training, research, and advocacy work in the Metropolitan New York area. Candidate must be a self-starter, able to work independently and have a background in occupational safety and health and labor. The New York Committee

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  • UFCW Local 1500 Seeks Union Organizer (Westbury, NY)

    Job title: Union Organizer Position location: Westbury, NY Start Date: As soon as possible Summary: The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500 is the largest grocery retail union in New York with over 20,000 members working in grocery stores, pharmacies, and other industry jobs. We are a committed to building a powerful union that

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  • New Labor Forum Highlights: March 21, 2016

    The New Labor Forum has launched a bi-weekly newsletter on current topics in labor, curated by the some of the most insightful scholars and activists in the labor world today. Check out some highlights from the latest edition below. New Labor Forum Highlights: Mar. 21, 2016  This newsletter focuses on labor and digital organizing. Kati Sipp, in her forthcoming

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  • Open Letter from CUNY Foundation Board Chairs to State Government

    Foundation Board Chairs from all of the CUNY colleges and professional schools penned an open letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the members of the State Assembly and Senate concerning the present budget situation at CUNY. This letter ran in the New York Times today and is copied in part below. We write to you

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