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 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

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

Mixed results for organized labor in state budget

After the 175.5 billion state budget passed, union leaders say they will continue to push for their legislative priorities in the coming weeks.