Labor

The meaning of the term “front line worker” has shifted dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic.

How would line-of-duty benefits work for COVID-19?

De Blasio has thrown his support behind death benefits for NYC workers, but the measure would first have to pass in Albany.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

News & Politics

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More than 2 million New Yorkers have filed for unemployment benefits since March 14, 2020.

Labor

Unemployment benefits loom large before reopening

Expanding eligibility could help redefine the balance of power in the workplace.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Labor

New York City’s non-strategy to furloughing workers

The city isn’t thinking strategically about whose job it can get by without – at least not yet.

By BEN ADLER

Policy

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Labor

Mitch McConnell’s wants to destroy public employee pensions, but he can’t

New York’s public pensions are well-funded, for now at least.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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COVID-19 has brought the debate over whether gig workers should be classified as employees to the forefront.

Labor

NYC Council bill could reignite gig worker debate

The council wants to extend sick leave to gig workers and have the state Legislature classify them as employees.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Medical workers at Richmond University Medical Center on April 20th.

New York State

Which workers could get hazard pay?

Officials are calling for bonuses for front-line workers, but nobody agrees on who that is.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

News & Politics

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Labor

Front-line workers hope newfound respect leads to better conditions

Labor unions are determined to make sure employers don’t forget essential workers’ sacrifices.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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Interviews & Profiles

The importance of low-wage workers during a pandemic

RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum talks about the challenges his members face as they perform essential work.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Personality

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A food delivery worker seen on the subway during the coronavirus outbreak on March 25th.

Policy

Gig worker reforms won’t be included in the budget

They’re on the front lines of the pandemic, but they’ll have to wait for labor protections.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Interviews & Profiles

Why Democratic state lawmakers are pushing to tax the rich

Biaggi also wants health insurance for airport workers and an expansion of absentee balloting.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Personality

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