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Trade unions say REBNY is lowballing them in negotiations over 421-a replacement
The Steamfitters and the Carpenters say the Real Estate Board of New York’s proposal guarantees wages well below their unions’ prevailing wages.
Immigration
Over 37,000 migrants applied for asylum and work authorization through city help centers
While New York City has increased legal assistance for asylum-seekers after opening a help center devoted to helping migrants apply for asylum and work authorization, the City Council expressed concerns Tuesday about a lack of funding included in the 2025 fiscal preliminary budget.
Labor
Health care unions in New York are fighting back for better pay
After the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and nurses have been striking in greater numbers.
Labor
State lawmakers look to improve pensions to attract public sector workers
Complaints are rampant about the Tier 6 pension level, which some believe make working for the state less appealing.
Interviews & Profiles
State Sen. Jessica Ramos is moving forward with her 2024 labor agenda
Temporary disability insurance, adapting to extreme heat, tackling wage theft and more.
Interviews & Profiles
For workers facing extreme stress, injury or a temporary disability, Harry Bronson’s got a bill for it.
A Q&A with the new chair of the Assembly Labor Committee.
Interviews & Profiles
How the Hochul administration wants to help workers this year
A Q&A with state Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon.
Interviews & Profiles
Robert Jackson says ‘Tier 6 sucks.’ Here’s how he’d fix state pensions.
A Q&A with the chair of the state Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee.
Interviews & Profiles
Stacey Pheffer Amato would like to get New York retirees a COLA
A Q&A with the chair of the Assembly Governmental Employees Committee.
Interviews & Profiles
Restoring education cuts is critical for career and technical education
A Q&A with Shelley Mayer, chair of the state Senate Education Committee.
Interviews & Profiles
Helping freelancers with taxes and bolstering rights in the workplace
A Q&A with Vilda Vera Mayuga, commissioner of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
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Labor
Report: Warehouse injuries in New York are on the rise
The National Employment Law Project found 1 in 11 workers needed to seek medical attention for a workplace injury.
Albany Agenda
Harry Bronson is ‘home again’ as new Assembly Labor Committee chair
He’s the first upstater to chair the influential committee in over a decade.
Heard Around Town
NYC lifeguards to get another raise, retention bonus
In a bid to avert another shortage, the city Parks Department will fork over $22 per hour.
Labor
Staff shortages slow, hinder work at some city agencies
Amid an ongoing hiring freeze, a report card on city agency performance released this week shows that some agencies still don’t have the staff they need.
Opinion
Opinion: Hochul, meet with the grieving families before you act
The governor has an opportunity to put patient safety above special interests.
Labor