State Department of Labor
New York State
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
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
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
Five takeaways from Albany’s sexual harassment hearing
State lawmakers question the federal and state standards in place.
Carl Heastie
Most New Yorkers live on less than state lawmakers' part-time salary
Never mind $130,000, plenty of professionals make less than $79,500 for a full-time job.
Fred Akshar
The Republican take on organized labor post-Janus
State Sen. Fred Akshar calls for balancing of labor and business after the Janus ruling.
New York City
The battle for Hudson Yards
The construction trades and Related Companies are at war over nonunion labor at Hudson Yards. But the data behind the nonunion sector’s growth is murky.
New York City
Under attack, unions can’t let others tell their story for them
When unions' views are missing, the stereotypes do the talking.
Labor
End the sub-minimum wage for tipped employees
The state Department of Labor should require one fair wage for all workers.
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court strains public sector unions in Janus decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Wednesday that public sector employees cannot be forced to pay union dues.
Labor
Which unions are in and out of the WFP?
Which unions are in and out of the WFP? Assessing the fallout of the tussle over endorsing Cynthia Nixon for governor.
MTA
Spotlight on public sector unions
Spotlight on New York City public sector unions
Labor
Bob Linn is watching the U.S. Supreme Court
Labor Commissioner Bob Linn spoke to City & State about tussling with the police union, negotiating with NYCHA workers and why he’s watching the U.S. Supreme Court.
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