Labor

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

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Labor

Why everyone wants to slam the brakes on this gig workers bill

Both labor and industry are fighting the 11th-hour legislation.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Union members rally outside of New York's capitol building in Albany on June 11.

Labor

What’s pushing prevailing wage into the 'Big Ugly'

There are three ways lawmakers are trying to bridge their differences on a proposed expansion of the prevailing wage.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Labor

The labor movement’s push for farmworker rights

Unions are also lobbying for expanded prevailing wages and addressing the gig economy.

By BOB HENNELLY

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Labor

The uncertain future of Amazon HQ2-inspired bills

Lawmakers infuriated by Amazon’s HQ2 announcement want to overhaul the state’s economic development policies.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Bartenders are among the many different workers not eligible for the $15 minimum wage in New York.

Labor

Which New Yorkers don’t get a $15 minimum wage?

Cuomo touts the state’s $15 wage, but many workers are still waiting. And some may not benefit.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo meets with construction workers during the official opening of the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in 2018.

Labor

Mixed results for organized labor in state budget

Union leaders say they will continue to push for their legislative priorities in the coming weeks.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Some servers aren't ready for the minimum wage to be raised.

Labor

What’s happening to the tipped minimum wage?

Advocates for the restaurant industry are trying to get New York to apply the standard minimum wage to tipped workers, but some servers aren’t quite ready for the system to change.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Lawmakers eye public works reform, elevator safety and farmworkers’ rights.

Labor

Labor looks to Albany to protect workers

Lawmakers eye public works reform, elevator safety and farmworkers’ rights.

By CHRISTINA SAINT LOUIS

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Democratic leaders are eager to see if Gounardes has the right stuff to become a top-notch lawmaker.

Labor

Did Gounardes get the best Senate committee assignment?

Chairing the Committee on Civil Service and Pensions is a sweet development for the incoming legislator.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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