…will only cost employees $16 per annum in 2012. “Family is at the core of our humanity. Yet for many workers, taking care of their loved ones when they need…
…for more than 100,000 people. Those who have been out of work for 27 weeks or more will have an even smaller chance of getting a job in a weak…
…Recchia appeared late, as he was finishing a prior meeting. But he quickly asked Merchant, “The unedited report—you’re unaware of it? “I haven’t seen it and am not aware of…
…missed hourly wages as their stores and worksites are unable to open for business. I am calling on UFCW local unions across the U.S. and Canada to open their hearts…
…to announce the endorsement. “Rory Lancman has been an ally and strong partner from day one in our fight to secure passage of workplace safety legislation in Albany and to…
…special attention at their offices. And MTA Bus President Darryl Irick, who is in the hotseat on the assault issue, said the Authority is open to creative ideas about how…
…added, “If you really look at policy carefully, you’d see that nationalized health care, extending unemployment insurance and achieving full employment are all good ideas. These aren’t socialist policies, these…
…audience of the historical significance of the program. “The Beacon Program was started under former mayor David Dinkins at a time when there was a lot of violence in our…
…that the affected workers were typically earning between $60 and $80 per day in cash. “Depending on the trade, the workers should have been earning somewhere between $225 and $700…
…pension funds face with infrastructure projects. One of the panelists, Mike Fishman, President of SEIU 32BJ, told the audience how he has been in active discussions with investment professionals to…
