Immigration Deal Poised to Have Huge Impact on Low-Wage Workers
April 4, 2013
By Marc Bussanich
Queens, NY—This month the Senate will be taking up comprehensive immigration reform and the outcome depends upon the bi-partisan Gang of Eight senators. While a substantive agreement was reached last week between business and labor leaders on a guest worker program, details remain outstanding. (Watch Video)
Carpenters Wield Mighty Hammer; TIAA-CREF Raises 'White Flag'
April 4, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco
Queens, New York - After months of relentless pressure from the New York City District Council of Carpenters and its allies, the world’s second largest pension fund has decided to sell its interests in a building “sweatshop” located at 5-11 47th Avenue in Long Island City to its former development partner for almost $22 million.
Court Overturns National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Decision in Stella D’Oro Biscuit Co. v. NLRB
April 4, 2013
By Peter T. Tschanz
Published on The National Law Review (http://www.natlawreview.com)
Reprinted in LaborPress April 3, 2013
The Second Circuit recently overturned a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision determining that Stella D'Oro Biscuit Co., Inc. violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when it failed to provide workers with financial statements to support claims regarding its financial condition.
SAG-AFTRA Continues Commercials Agreement Negotiations
April 4, 2013
By Stephanie West
NEW YORK NY – Representatives of SAG-AFTRA and the Joint Policy Committee representing the advertising industry have agreed to extend for one week the current Screen Actors Guild Television Recorded Commercials agreement and AFTRA Radio Recorded Commercials agreement.
Hotel Workers and Hilton San Francisco Reach Settlement
April 4, 2013
Neal Tepel - Labor USA
UNITE HERE Local 2 President Mike Casey talked about an agreement with Hilton on Friday March 29, 20013, flanked by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and Hilton Union Square GM Michael Dunne.
ZOGBY: Obama Report Card - Obama shifts from deeds to legacy building Grade for March 26 – April 1: C
April 4, 2013
By: John Zogby Forbes.com Contributor
"This was a holiday week so at least there was an excuse for little action. The stock markets are healthy but GDP growth has slowed. Cyprus is scary and causing some jitters among some in the chattering classes about Russian bullying and financial crisis dominoes toppling. Kim Jong Un says that the Koreas are now officially in a state of war and he must be taken seriously.
Memphis Strikers Inspire NYC's Fast Food Workers
April 3, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco
New York, NY - Veterans of 1968’s historic Memphis Sanitation Strike recently delivered a stirring message to fast food workers fighting to carve out their own piece of history today - and it’s one that many say they will not soon forget. (Watch Video)
Don't Cross Mom! Van Bramer Calls For An End to Trade Fair Lockout
April 3, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco
Long Island City, NY - Local 342 butchers locked out of nine Trade Fair supermarkets in Queens since March 13, welcomed another ally in their battle against management this week, when New York City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer joined a rally outside 22-20 36th Avenue. And he wasn’t alone - the 26th District representative brought his mom! (Watch Video)
Don't Suffer Through An Injury - Report It
April 2, 2013
By John Merlino of Dinkes and Schwitzer
Working men and women are hearty folks. But there's a time when toughing it out is the last thing you want to do: when you're injured on the job.
What We Accomplished Together
April 2, 2013
By Christine C. Quinn
New York, NY - March 29, 2013 marks a great victory for both workers and small business owners here in New York City. I’m proud that we’ve reached agreement on a bill that will provide sick leave for nearly a million New Yorkers while at the same time offering key protections for small businesses.
De Blasio: More New Yorkers Need Sick Leave Coverage
April 2, 2013
By Stephanie West
New York, NY - Responding to newly announced paid sick leave legislation, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio vowed to continue his push for strong and uncompromising paid sick leave protections that leave no New Yorker behind.
Paid Sick Leave Bill
April 2, 2013
By Carlo A. Scissura, Esq. President & CEO Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has been active in the Paid Sick Leave discussion for nearly three years, and I want to thank those of you who participated in the Chamber's educational outreach by responding to our surveys and helping shape the dialogue on this important issue.
Car Wash Workers Bang the Drum for Unionization!
April 1, 2013
By Joe Maniscalco
New York, NY - This week, NYC’s hardworking “washeros” celebrated a historic year fighting for workplace justice at car washes throughout the five boroughs - and they’re vowing not to quit now. (Watch Video)
NYC Council Paid Sick Leave Agreement Provides Momentum for Candidate Quinn
April 1, 2013
By Neal Tepel
New York, NY – After extensive negotiations, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn successfully reached an agreement on a proposal for paid sick leave for New York City workers March 29, 2013. The agreement is groundbreaking in both its expansion of protections to workers and responsible balanced approach to protecting small businesses.
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