Labor
Policy
New York City’s history of public sector strikes
Despite a 1967 law making strikes illegal, there have been several prominent strikes by transit workers and teachers.
Labor
Policy
Will gig workers be classified as employees?
Gig workers have been on the frontlines during the pandemic, but their fight for more employment benefits still continues.
New York State
Politics
Key labor unions endorse Democrats in Western New York
These four open state Senate seats could determine the state’s approach to economic recovery in 2021.
Labor
Policy
Gig workers rights inch forward during pandemic
Uber, Lyft drivers score victory to be paid unemployment benefits.
New York State
Politics
How would line-of-duty benefits work for COVID-19?
De Blasio has thrown his support behind death benefits for NYC workers, but the measure would first have to pass in Albany.
New York State
Policy
Unemployment benefits loom large before reopening
Expanding eligibility could help redefine the balance of power in the workplace.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
New York City’s non-strategy to furloughing workers
There are political and practical impediments to immediately and temporarily trimming the New York City payroll – and perhaps tactical reasons for the de Blasio administration not to do so.
Labor
Policy
Mitch McConnell’s wants to destroy public employee pensions, but he can’t
New York’s public pensions are well-funded, for now at least.
New York City
Policy
NYC Council bill could reignite gig worker debate
The council wants to extend sick leave to gig workers and have the state Legislature classify them as employees.
New York State
Politics
Which workers could get hazard pay?
Officials are calling for bonuses for front-line workers, but nobody agrees on who that is.
Labor
Policy
Front-line workers hope newfound respect leads to better conditions
Labor unions are determined to make sure employers don’t forget essential workers’ sacrifices.
Labor
Personality
The importance of low-wage workers during a pandemic
RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum talks about the challenges his members face as they perform essential work.
New York City
Policy
Gig worker reforms won’t be included in the budget
They’re on the front lines of the pandemic, but they’ll have to wait for labor protections.
Budget
Personality
Why Democratic state lawmakers are pushing to tax the rich
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi wants higher taxes on the rich, health insurance for airport workers and an expansion of absentee balloting.
Labor
Policy
Gig economy companies weigh paying workers affected by coronavirus
Some companies are announcing steps to protect gig economy workers vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Labor
Policy
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.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
A new paid sick leave plan for coronavirus
Cuomo expands his proposal in response to the public health threat.
Labor
Opinion
You can’t just decriminalize sex work without regulations
To prevent exploitation, cut out the middlemen.
Labor
Policy
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.
Labor
Policy