…ago today is that so little has been done to prevent another such man-made disaster. In a well working democracy, this disaster would have been the subject of debate in…
…New Yorkers and we are still grappling with its consequences today,” Comptroller Stringer said. “It is critical to have an accounting of how government has responded to this event, and…
…are well aware they are under corporate attack; and the actions taken today to secure a solid contract were the only way to guarantee protections and benefits for their families.”…
…have ready access to gymnasiums, science labs or libraries. “The only city in the State of New York that is required to give that space is New York City,” said…
April 10, 2014 By Lee Saunders, AFSCME President AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders issued the following statement April 7, 2014 on the Senate’s approval of jobless aid to millions of Americans. Washington, DC – “Earlier today,…
…you can live on $7 an hour today. A gallon of milk costs $2. They need a living wage, not a minimum wage,” said Ingram. Follow Marc on Twitter marc@laborpress.org…
…contract in 2010, the real estate market was still in the tank. Today, that situation is very much improved – but the labor leaders working to ink a new deal…
…planning every facet of these programs to ensure we were ready to launch the moment funding was secured. Today, the rubber hits the road, and families will have more options…
…Thompson, the New Jersey reporter for NBC 4 New York, first asked Mr. Foye of his reaction. “The only parts of the Mastro report I’ve read are page 269 and…
…paid sick time that can be used when either they or a family member falls ill. “Today is the start of a new era for nearly one million working people…
