Albany, N.Y. – The New York State Legislature is considering legislation to ensure the payment of a standard living wage for all state-supported construction projects. “The Legislature has a simple decision to
New York, NY – New York City’s month-long marketing campaign aimed at promoting women-owned businesses – huge success. “New York wouldn’t be the vibrant city it is today without influential
Chicago, Illinois – About 100 musicians in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra have traded their instruments for picket signs, striking to demand a contract that protects their pension plan and provides
New York, NY – This week, the mighty McDonald’s empire officially cried “uncle,” announcing its vast, french fry-fueled resources will no longer be used to oppose the Fight for $15
A group of dentists spent their lunch hour on a picket line Feb. 27 — to let members of the public know they want a fair contract. Multnomah County, Oregon
AUGUSTA, Me.—The Maine House Committee on Labor and Housing heard testimony March 18 on six bills that would roll back the minimum-wage increase the state’s voters enacted in 2016. One
New York, NY – For the first time since 2010, Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded New York City’s General Obligation Bond credit rating. Moody’s increased the City’s rating due to its
ALBANY, N.Y.—Three New York union leaders are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to include a provision restoring labor protections for school-bus workers in the state’s budget. The three—Michael Cordiello, president of
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Gig-economy companies like Uber and Handy have allied with corporate and far-right lobbyists to get their definition of “independent contractor” enshrined in law—and protect them from having to
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—The Maryland General Assembly voted March 20 to pass a bill that would raise the state’s minimum wage from $10.10 to $15 an hour over then next seven years.
