By Erica Varlese Senator Kristen Gillibrand has introduced a new program to revitalize manufacturing jobs in the New York area. To deter massive layoffs, the Civil Service Employees Association agreed
By Erica Varlese The Supreme Court ruled that what would have been the nation’s largest-ever discrimination case—against Walmart—will no longer go forward as a class action. A New York Times
By Erica Varlese State workers in Connecticut rejected a deal with Gov. Daniel Malloy that would lead to wage freezes and increased contributions to healthcare, but would have prevented thousands
By Erica Varlese Last month, 9400 jobs were created in New York City, but the unemployment rate stayed the same. Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a statement yesterday saying that he
By Erica Varlese New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeny struck a deal with Governor Chris Christie to revoke the rights of unions to collectively bargain for health care. India’s consul
By Erica Varlese Yesterday’s union rally at City Hall was shut down by police. Bloombergville participants continue to protest Mayor Bloomberg’s city-wide budget cuts. Rent regulations expired last night and
Teachers Lead Opposition To Tax Cap Deal May 26, 2011 By Neal Tepel ALBANY, N.Y. May 24, 2011 New York State United Teachers said property tax cap legislation proposed today
By Erica Varlese A leaked memo revealed that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s first round of layoffs will begin July 15th. The New York Times published an in-depth piece on the life
By Erica Varlese Greek unions have staged a 24-hour, general strike to protest additional budget cuts and asset sales. Lenny’s, a Manhattan sandwich chain, has agreed to pay $5.1 million
By Erica Varlese The New York Times compares economic practices in Germany and America to explain why the German economy is recovering faster than the States’. A new bill to
Copyright © 2024 LaborPress. All rights reserved.
