Labor

Labor

Prevailing wage expansion still in the works for budget

Supporters and opponents are both citing the coronavirus threat.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Gig workers are left behind in worker protection legislation for the coronavirus.

Labor

Gig workers left in the lurch as state passes emergency paid sick leave

Cuomo punted the gig worker debate to a task force, but some want the state to provide relief for gig workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Disruption due to the coronavirus could bring gig workers' classification to the forefront.

Labor

Could coronavirus push gig workers’ labor fight to the fore?

Despite concern about gig workers’ risk of exposure, the gig economy debate remains in limbo in Albany.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Lawmakers are looking into transforming New York's prostitution laws.

Labor

Should sex workers still end up in handcuffs?

New York lawmakers are reevaluating the labor of lust.

By LISA PETERSON

Policy

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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

Policy

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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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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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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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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.

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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