Labor
Heard Around Town
Cruz still plans to push for state-level work permits for asylum-seekers
The Queens Assembly member said the law is needed for people from places other than Venezuela.
Interviews & Profiles
Jessica Ramos’ statewide wage transparency law is going into effect this weekend
And she says she’s not running for mayor … at the moment.
Personality
New York lawmakers who used to be in unions
From the union hall to the halls of power: legislators previously worked as union nurses, educators and bartenders.
Campaigns & Elections
‘All hands on deck’: Democrats, unions rally behind Berger in special election
Democrat Sam Berger has outraised and outspent Republican David Hirsch in the Queens Assembly special election, but insiders said Hirsch could succeed – in part by playing on frustrations about the migrant crisis.
Power List
The 2023 NYC Labor Power 100
The leaders of the most influential unions in the five boroughs.
New York State
Corporate delay tactics are clouding union wins in New York
Labor unions bear the brunt of these aggressive maneuvers. How will they fight back?
Labor
City Council backs striking Hollywood unions
The Council passed non-binding resolutions demanding Hollywood studios negotiate with striking actors and writers.
Labor
The nation’s biggest public union wants to help fix the workforce shortage
The group launched a listening tour in New York and has already received feedback from state and local workers on what governments can do to attract and retain employees.
Energy & Environment
Opinion: Employ vulnerable communities to build New York’s clean energy transition
In order to right deep-rooted environmental inequities, the state’s clean energy transition should provide communities of color with access to quality job opportunities in the new green economy.
Policy
Staffed up gun crime unit gets results, amid NYC government job vacancies
There are tens of thousands of unfilled city positions, under Mayor Eric Adams, but a small unit of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner has hit goals after hiring new employees.
Education
Eric Adams announces new contract deal with teachers union that allows more remote learning
The 120,000 union members will also see significant raises as part of the contract that extends through 2027.
Opinion
Opinion: Albany must step up for essential retail workers
A package of bills designed to protect and empower employees at stores throughout our community should pass before the end of this legislative session.
Kathy Hochul
Hochul remains tight-lipped on her plans for the revised Grieving Families Act
Just five months ago, the governor vetoed the popular bill to update the state’s wrongful death laws. Lawmakers have passed a new version they say addresses the governor’s concerns.
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Opinion
Opinion: Tenant protections can't wait another year
To truly stand up for working-class New Yorkers, lawmakers must pass “good cause” eviction.
Opinion
Opinion: The real tragedy in workplace deaths? Some lives are worth more than others
New York must pass the Grieving Families Act to fix its outdated and discriminatory wrongful death law.
Labor
Why can’t New York City fill vacancies? Council bill would ask departing employees
New City Council data shows the Department of Small Business Services, Department of Buildings and Department of Investigation with highest vacancy rates.
Labor
Opinion: To make the minimum wage count, expand wage theft enforcement
A bill before the state Legislature would allow workers to initiate lawsuits against their employers on behalf of the state Department of Labor, expanding enforcement of wage theft laws.
Opinion
Opinion: Labor and the MTA must work together to improve the nation's largest transit system
With the TWU 100’s contract expired, there’s an opportunity for both sides to work together to improve service for New Yorkers
Labor
Report: Amazon warehouse injuries surpass other facilities in NY
Worker advocates are pushing a bill meant to reduce injuries among warehouse employees.
Politics
