"Working New York" is a half-hour talk show designed to inform the general public of policies, issues and initiatives important to working men and women and their families. The program airs the first and third Wednesday of each month.
The program is hosted by New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes and addresses a wide range of social, political and economic issues from the point of view of working people. The show attracts a diverse collection of guests from the worlds of politics, literature, entertainment, and of course labor.
Regional News Network is a broadcast network that currently reaches close to five million households in the tri-state area. In New York, RNN airs on cable and satellite systems from Long Island, through New York City and the Hudson Valley and into Albany and the capital district area.
The first season of "Working New York" aired from September 2005 through September 2006, and the response was overwhelming. Throughout its first season, the show gained significant media attention and positive word of mouth. Since then, the show has built a solid audience and has been given a great time slot.
Season Four of “Working New York” began on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:30 pm.
Regarding the upcoming fourth season, President Hughes stated, "We are pleased to have this opportunity. 'Working New York' allows the labor movement to present the point of view of working men and women directly to the general public. We look forward to continuing to explore new ways to promote labor's message, and in the process, providing a stronger voice for working men and women throughout the state."
If you would like to get more information about this show or have any questions, please contact us at: workingnewyork@nysaflcio.org
Below is a listing of the stations that carry "Working New York" on the Regional News Network.
Haiti is a scene of unimaginable devastation and human tragedy today. The NYS AFL-CIO is asking our affiliates to do all they can to help Haitians survive Tuesday’s massive earthquake.
Donations can be made to the AFL-CIO Solidarity Center Emergency Relief Fund to ensure that assistance reaches workers and their families.
You may write checks payable to:
Solidarity Center Education Fund 888 16th Street, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006
Please note in memo line: “Earthquake Relief for Haitian Worker Fund”
The Solidarity Center and its partners are ready to assist Haitian workers and their families in any way possible. Please contribute what you can to the Solidarity Center’s Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers campaign. Updates on the relief efforts will be posted at http://www.solidaritycenter.org
Ethically Speaking...Introducing a new monthly segment written by Chalmers Clark, PhD, focusing on ethical considerations in conversations about our work and positive values that organized labor strengthens in American society.
In our last issue of Ethically Speaking... we took the doctrine of employment-at-will (EAW) and put it under the ethical lens of justice. We then brought the concept down to its roots in everyday notions such as 'fairness' and 'even handed treatment' or 'an even playing field'. (full story)
Unemployment Resources
If you're out of work, you're not alone. In December, 2009, the unemployment in the United States remained at 10 percent, while in New York State it climbed to 9 percent. America's working families deserve better.
The New York State AFL-CIO has a rich and proud history, which is deeply embedded in labor's continuous struggle for dignity and economic and social justice. This history is the story of the State Federation and its predecessor federations dating to 1865.
