Labor
Policy
Is there any hope for gig workers this session?
After falling by the wayside, Albany will revive the question of whether your Uber driver should have labor protections.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
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?
New York City
Policy
NYC construction safety bill tweaked, again
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ bill is meant to expand opportunities for training.
New York City
Policy
Unions talk trash as city nears waste zone deal
The two biggest unions in commercial waste hauling have never gotten along.
New York State
Policy
How would public campaign finance affect unions?
It could limit their influence, but few are opposed.
New York State
Politics
Celebrating the Labor Power 100
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 of the most influential leaders in labor.
New York State
Policy
Will gig workers finally get labor protections?
You may have OT, minimum wage and discrimination safeguards. Does your delivery guy?
New York State
Policy
Why the prevailing wage didn’t prevail
Should construction workers get paid more for projects that get tax breaks?
New York State
Opinion
Frances Perkins and the lessons for today’s labor movement
A century ago, the worker rights advocate launched a game-changing career in government.
New York State
Opinion
The answer to organized labor’s woes? Immigrants.
Unlikely allies join forces – and dust off a playbook from the past.
New York State
Policy
Why everyone wants to slam the brakes on this gig workers bill
State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Marcos Crespo introduced a bill on Friday that would allow gig economy workers and other independent contractors to unionize and collectively bargain with their employers.
New York City
Policy
What’s pushing prevailing wage into the 'Big Ugly'
Three ways lawmakers are trying to bridge their differences on a proposed expansion of the prevailing wage.
New York State
Politics
The 2019 session countdown
In this year’s session countdown, we identify the biggest bills that are still up for debate – and assess how likely they are to pass in the final weeks of the session.
New York State
Policy
The labor movement’s push for farmworker rights
Unions are lobbying for expanded prevailing wages and addressing the gig economy.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Inside Officer Daniel Pantaleo’s NYPD trial
Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who killed Eric Garner with a chokehold in 2014, is going to trial.
New York State
Policy
Which New Yorkers don’t get a $15 minimum wage?
Governor Andrew Cuomo has been boasting about New York's state’s $15 minimum wage, but many workers are still waiting — and some do not benefit from it at all.
New York State
Personality
Hochul on Amazon’s demise, Buffalo’s rebound and championing child care
Kathy Hochul discusses economic development policy, the prospects for Western New York and her desire to see Equal Rights Amendment added to the state constitution.
New York City
Personality
Meet Renee Campion: NYC's first female labor relations commissioner
Office of Labor Relations Commissioner Renee Campion discusses what is on the agenda for the Office of Labor Relations and what she hopes to see accomplished in the near future.
New York State
Personality
What’s next for labor in Albany?
New York Democratic lawmakers, Jessica Ramos, Marcos Crespo, Andrew Gounardes, and Peter Abbate share what their post-budget legislative priorities are for labor.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy