In October 2015 – a local seafood processing plant here in New Bedford – in support of one of our community’s workers. The worker had some questions regarding missing paychecks which his temporary agency claimed had already been cashed…
Official Press Release Bob’s Tire Co.
As we continue to celebrate the unionization of workers at Bob’s Tire Co. we wanted to share our official press release on the subject. We’ll post any related articles on the “CCT in the News” tab as they come up.…
When Employers Withhold Salaries…
For many years Santos Castro used to wake up as early as two in the morning and head off to work. Like many immigrants, Castro didn’t work a regular 9-5 job. Instead, he would work while most others…
Niche settles with laid off workers
Niche settles with laid off workers
firma de acuerdos con EDA
letter for niche inc
16 July 2014 Roland Letendre, President, Niche, Inc. 57 Cove Street New Bedford, MA 02744 We call upon your company to fulfill its obligations under the WARN Act to the…
domestic workers
Harrowing journey ends in New Bedford for Guatemalan teen
Adolfo De La Cruz was eight when they poisoned his father. Living in the rural Guatemalan town of Tonalá, his widowed mother and her 10 children were at the mercy of local thugs as law enforcement looked the other…
Petition and Letter Campaign Against Niche, Inc.
CCT is pushing a campaign against Niche, Inc., and we would like to invite you to first sign a petition (here at: Niche: Fulfill your obligation to laid-off workers) and, secondly, to write directly on the company’s contact page using…
Sea Watch Receives Fine from OSHA for Safety Violations
Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Agency fined a New Bedford company, Sea Watch Intl, where Victor Gerena, 35-year-old father of five, was killed in January 2014. “Worker’s death was preventable, OSHA says”