…he requested from the agency that vacation and sick time match that of Local 100. “New York City Transit employees earn four weeks vacation after three years on the job…
…wages, benefits and retirement security. In 2011, we saw the beginnings of a new democratic movement for economic justice. We had the most solidarity I’ve seen at any time during…
…overcrowding crisis. Before we sell off precious public assets, shouldn’t we consider whether one of these buildings is suitable for a new school? The cost of land in Manhattan is…
…off any technicians….In fact, the company is currently hiring and expanding our New York City workforce. Our relationship with our employees is excellent and it’s up to them.” When pressed…
January 20, 2012 Reprint from – Workers Independent News January 17, 2011 United Wisconsin has announced that more than one million Wisconsinites have signed a petition to recall Scott Walker,…
January 20, 2012 Last year, Governor Cuomo and the Legislature took significant steps toward aligning recurring revenues with recurring spending. New York must continue its progress on that path during…
…Plaza project this year. – Smith Electric Vehicles will hire more than 100 New Yorkers to assemble zero-emission trucks and vans at a new plant in Port Morris. – A…
…issued the following statement in response to the incident. Companies that hire non-union untrained personnel continually put New Yorkers in Danger. “Yesterday’s collapse of an illegal billboard on the Brooklyn-Queens…
…assault on transit workers. The Subcommittee on Workplace Safety will do its part this year and continue to be a tireless advocate for the safety of New York’s transportation workers….
January 18, 2012 By Alan Lubin Co-Chair of the Business and Labor Coalition of New York The Cuomo administration’s 2012-2013 budget message is a positive step that can create jobs,…
