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NYC Sanitation Bill Pro-Union

NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed the Commercial Waste Zones Law. The bill is expected to drastically change how trash is collected from businesses across the

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Safe Streets Bill Now Law

NEW YORK, NY — New legislation commits New York City to build 250 miles of protected bike lanes and 150 miles of dedicated bus lanes over five years. “I’m proud

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NYC Plans Permanent Housing For Homeless

NEW YORK—New York City plans to work with not-for-profit housing developers to acquire and rehabilitate 14 residential “cluster site” building. These buildings currently being used to house homeless families. This

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UUP President Urging Energy Efficiency

Albany, NY – UUP President Frederick E. Kowal, Ph.D., delivered testimony Nov. 13 urging lawmakers to reduce NYS reliance on non-renewable energy sources and move SUNY toward meeting the mandates of

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Public Ownership of Natural Gas Systems Needed

“I applaud Governor Cuomo for moving to revoke National Grid’s certificate to operate its gas franchise. The Governor’s letter rightfully highlights the coercive and abusive tactics that National Grid undertook

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Organize Your Workplace!

Want to join a a union or organize your shop? How do higher wages, affordable health care and a pension sound to you? Find out how you can join a

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