Labor

New York wants to write its own rules for the gig economy

The business community is pushing back on AB5-like legislation in New York. This is what they’re proposing instead.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Lawmakers are looking to finally get Carlos’ law over the finish line in the upcoming session, a bill that would establish the crime of endangering the welfare of a worker and increase fines on negligent developers.

Labor

On the 2020 labor agenda: Construction safety, decriminalizing sex work

Will lawmakers boost workers’ rights next session?

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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A bike with a GrubHub bag in New York City.

Labor

Is there any hope for gig workers this session?

Albany will ask again whether your Uber driver should have labor protections.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Governor Cuomo shakes hands with MTA construction workers.

Labor

Transit worker contract a major test for Cuomo’s union ties

The governor started out by bashing labor, but later embraced unions. Where is he heading next?

By BOB HENNELLY

Policy

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Labor

NYC construction safety bill tweaked, again

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ bill is meant to expand opportunities for training.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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Labor

Unions talk trash as city nears waste zone deal

The two biggest unions in commercial waste hauling have never gotten along.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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New York City Council members show support for Local 232 union members.

Labor

How would public campaign finance affect unions?

It could limit their influence, but few are openly opposed.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Labor

Will gig workers finally get labor protections?

You may have OT, minimum wage and discrimination safeguards. Does your delivery guy?

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Labor

Why the prevailing wage didn’t prevail

Should construction workers get paid more for projects that get tax breaks?

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo signing legislature that expands equal pay laws proceeding the start of the New York City ticker tape parade celebrating the U.S. women’s soccer team’s World Cup victory.

Labor

Cuomo signed pay equity legislation – but does it guarantee equal pay?

New state law prohibits employers from asking for salary history.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Policy

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