Local 221 Working to Make us Safer
Members of Local 221 remain dedicated to their jobs during this pandemic crisis. While many are staying at home, they go to work every day to do what they specialize in; manufacturing life-saving fabrics desperately needed by the government, medical and military communities. The process to create such a unique blend of material is a […]
For our Members Needing to File for Unemployment Benefits
Here are the documents our members need to prepare in advance of applying online. Advance collection of this information is helpful because some application sites will time out after a bit. Note some States might differ slightly on what is required, but this is pretty much the standard. Social Security Number. State Driver’s License or […]
RRJB Asking Companies to Switch Gears
UPDATE: The Governor is also encouraging any company with the proper equipment or personnel to begin to manufacture PPE products if possible. The state is willing to provide funding to any company to obtain the proper equipment and personnel. Businesses interested in receiving state funding to manufacture PPE products should contact Eric Gertler at 212-803-3100 or COVID19supplies@esd.ny.gov. […]
Hickey Freeman Looking for Home Sewers to Make Face Masks
“Jeffery Diduch, vice president of technical design at Hickey Freeman in Rochester, put out a call on his social media page to attract home sewers who may be able to help.” Read more at the Democrat and Chronicle: https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2020/03/20/a-call-for-home-sewers-to-make-masks-to-help-coronavirus-pandemic-from-hickey-freeman-vice-president/2885241001/
WRO Meetings Canceled
The next two WRO meetings are canceled for April and May. A decision will be made to schedule the next meeting when we get closer to June and will be posted to this website. Thank you.
Lukas Weinstein Fundraiser
Link to GoFundMe for Lukas Weinstein Fundraiser. Lukas Weinstein was the manager at Spot Coffee in Williamsville, NY. In June, workers at Spot met with representatives from Workers United about forming a union. Lukas attended that meeting. Spot’s upper management demanded that he turn over the names of workers who attended the union meeting. Lukas refused. […]
Governor Cuomo Announces Hickey Freeman Tailored Clothings To Add Up To 80 Jobs at Historic Rochester Locations
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the parent company of world-renowned clothier Hickey Freeman, Luxury Men’s Apparel Group, has committed to creating up to 80 new jobs over the next three years. By stabilizing operations and improving efficiencies at the historic factory in the City of Rochester, the company will not only create new […]
Radisson Corning Ranked by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News and World Report just released their annual list of Best Hotels Rankings and one of our own was named among the country’s best! The Radisson Hotel in Corning was awarded a Silver Badge and is only one of three Radisson Hotels to make the list. The award is determined by looking at the […]
Flu Shots Scheduled for October 2018
The Sidney Hillman Health Center has scheduled flu shots for the coming season. Members of the health center can receive free shots. Please remember to bring any health insurance cards with you. The dates are: Wed 10/17 Fri 10/19 Wed 10/24 Fri 10/26 Hours are 9:00-4:00.
Labor Day Parade 2018
On Monday, September 3, The Rochester Regional Joint Board and the Sidney Hillman Health Center participated in the 2018 Rochester Labor Day Parade. The RRJB and SHHC members, staff, and band marched though Downtown Rochester amongst waving spectators. Labor Day is an especially important holiday for unions all over the country as it celebrates the […]