Labor
Immigration
Legal work authorization still eludes most migrants to New York
Those eligible for Temporary Protected Status are able to work legally with relative ease compared to migrants who don’t qualify.
Politics
After rebuff from retirees, UFT’s Mulgrew bails on Medicare Advantage
The United Federation of Teachers is no longer supporting the city's controversial attempt to move retirees onto privately-managed Medicare Advantage health plans.
Policy
Do the feds owe the state Department of Labor $44 million?
An audit by the state Comptroller’s Office found that the state Department of Labor is entitled to $44 million in federal reimbursements, but the department claims it cannot apply for the money.
News & Politics
Will new correction officers union contract boost recruitment for DOC?
The agency losing five officers to attrition for every new hire is offering raises and bonuses, although some of the promised perks in the deal have come into question.
Labor
Opinion: Paving the way to protecting workers
A look back at how New York has supported its ever-changing workforce.
Heard Around Town
Report: Nail salon technicians have higher rate of reproductive health issues
The study comes as proposed legislation would create protections for these workers, typically Asian and Latin American immigrants already subject to poor working conditions.
Special Reports
Working to keep air traffic control jobs on Long Island
A Q&A with Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on how his subcommittee post has positioned him to help FAA workers.
Albany Agenda
Updated
Crickets from Building Trades Council on New York’s housing deal
The construction unions were absent from an event with Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrating labor wins in the state budget.
Energy & Environment
Exclusive: Environmental, labor groups call for more climate funding in city budget
A letter to the City Council calls for investing an additional $600 million in the electrification of public schools and allocating more funding to help implement Local Law 97.
News & Politics
Laborers union asks legislature to include $40 minimum wage in 421-a replacement
The Mason Tenders District Council has already agreed to a wage deal with REBNY and now wants legislators to codify it into law.
News & Politics
District Council 37 endorses Rep. Jamaal Bowman
He has also been endorsed by 1199SEIU and the New York State Nurses Association.
Albany Agenda
Andrea Stewart-Cousins: Lawmakers still waiting on labor-developer deal on housing
The state Senate majority leader said the New York budget won’t be done by April 1.
MagazineShow All
News & Politics
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.
