March 17, 2011By Neal TepelA report released by the Assembly, verified rent stabilized housing’s critical role in protecting millions of working New Yorkers. The document, The New Housing Emergency, revealed
Reprint March 16, 2011 By Julianne Escobedo Shepherd – March 11, 2011http://www.alternet.org Everybody knows the GOP’s biggest weakness is money, so why not hit ’em in the sweet spot? That’s
March 11, 2011By John T. Ahern, President, New York City Central Labor CouncilComptroller Liu’s initiative goes to the very heart and soul of organized labor in the City of New
March 11, 2011By Stephanie West Leaders of New York’s community groups and unions launched the Strong Economy for All Coalition Tuesday to press for policies to benefit working, middle class and
March 10, 2011 Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg have joined forces to decrease funding for New York City’s senior centers, many who rely on these centers for meals, social activities,
March 10, 2011 By Frank Emspak, Executive Producer, WIN Last week, while working with WIN, Mark Roughen and his team were denied press passes by the Capitol Correspondents Association. After
March 10, 2011 By John Pietaro Cleveland, OH: In the months before the embattled atmosphere over Wisconsin descended upon its working people, several veteran labor activists, Donna DeWitt, Jerry Gordon
February 28, 2011 By Kismet Barksdale Over 700 union members and supporters thronged City Hall Park Thursday, February 24, 2011; delivering a message that they’re prepared to hang tough to
February 25, 2011 By Kismet Barksdale At a news conference held on the steps of New York City Hall Jack Ahern, President of the NYC CLC (left) stated, “We are
