Labor

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

Policy

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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

Policy

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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

Policy

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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

Policy

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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

Policy

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Union workers gather to protest the use on non-union workers.

Labor

A new weapon in the war over Hudson Yards

Unions take aim at public subsidies for Related Cos.’ megaproject.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Labor

Playing politics with the NY1 picket line

Will Cuomo’s tactics bring about a resolution in IBEW Local 3’s standoff with Charter Spectrum.

By BOB HENNELLY

Policy

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Labor

The Republican take on organized labor post-Janus

State Sen. Fred Akshar calls for balancing of labor and business.

By MAX PARROTT

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