Cornell University

21 May, 2021

News

Improvements in Dependent Care, Summer Camp and a New Defensive Driving Benefit

There are big improvements to the regional Work and Family Programs. Dependent Care Reimbursement and Summer Camp Reimbursement are both increasing, and there is a new defensive driving benefit. Click the headline for details and how to access program applications.

Improvements in Dependent Care, Summer Camp and a New Defensive Driving Benefit

19 May, 2021

News

House passes bill to combat anti-Asian hate crimes

Yesterday the House of Representatives passed a package of legislation to improve hate crime data collection, in response to the surge of anti-Asian hate crimes. The bill already passed the Senate and President Biden has said he'll sign it. As a national union and as Local 1101 we have a very diverse membership, and strive to make sure all our members feel the support and backing of their union. Local 1101 stands in support of our Asian and Asian-American brothers and sisters, and against hate crimes of any sort.

House passes bill to combat anti-Asian hate crimes

19 May, 2021

News

CWA Calls for Scrutiny of AT&T's Warner Media/Discovery Deal

Citing concerns about the impact on workers in the media sector, the Communications Workers of America is calling for greater scrutiny of AT&T’s plan to spin off its Warner Media division and combine it into a new company with Discovery. “For too long, regulators have had tunnel vision when it comes to anti-trust review,” said CWA President Chris Shelton. “The Biden Administration and the Department of Justice should take a serious look at the impact of this transaction on jobs and wages.”

CWA Calls for Scrutiny of AT&T's Warner Media/Discovery Deal

12 May, 2021

News

How (and when) to cast your vote in the June NYC Primary Election

We have a big primary election coming up next month in New York City. Nearly every City Council seat is up for grabs, along with major city-wide positions like Mayor and Comptroller. The General Election is in November, but this Primary will be a fierce one, with packed fields of several candidates in each race. For many races, the outcome could, in essence, be decided in the June Primary.

How (and when) to cast your vote in the June NYC Primary Election