Labor
Policy
Amid building boom, Amazon faces complaints from warehouse workers
The company is still expanding in New York, but some employees have complained about pandemic working conditions.
Labor
Policy
Teamsters declare victory in Hunts Point strike
The produce workers who kept New York City fed during the pandemic finally see the fruits of their labor.
Labor
Politics
A who’s who of the elected officials at the Hunts Point strike
The strike at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the South Bronx brought out a lot of political star power.
Labor
Policy
After Prop 22, New York is still split on gig worker reforms
New York lawmakers will pursue alternative measures to grant gig workers more employment benefits, even as some push for reclassifying them as employees.
New York City
Politics
New furloughs empower New York City unions
Municipal unions have an edge in protecting their own against city budget cuts.
Labor
Policy
Will labor stick with the establishment?
After losing to progressive insurgents, will unions learn to love the DSA?
Labor
Policy
Overtime pay for farmworkers still in dispute
The overtime threshold could be lowered to 40 hours a week, but farm owners say it would make labor costs too burdensome.
Labor
Policy
New York City’s history of public sector strikes
Despite a 1967 law making strikes illegal, there have been several prominent strikes by transit workers and teachers.
Labor
Policy
Will gig workers be classified as employees?
Gig workers have been on the frontlines during the pandemic, but their fight for more employment benefits still continues.
New York State
Politics
Key labor unions endorse Democrats in Western New York
These four open state Senate seats could determine the state’s approach to economic recovery in 2021.
Labor
Policy
Gig workers rights inch forward during pandemic
Uber, Lyft drivers score victory to be paid unemployment benefits.
New York State
Politics
How would line-of-duty benefits work for COVID-19?
De Blasio has thrown his support behind death benefits for NYC workers, but the measure would first have to pass in Albany.
New York State
Policy
Unemployment benefits loom large before reopening
Expanding eligibility could help redefine the balance of power in the workplace.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
New York City’s non-strategy to furloughing workers
There are political and practical impediments to immediately and temporarily trimming the New York City payroll – and perhaps tactical reasons for the de Blasio administration not to do so.
Labor
Policy
Mitch McConnell’s wants to destroy public employee pensions, but he can’t
New York’s public pensions are well-funded, for now at least.
New York City
Policy
NYC Council bill could reignite gig worker debate
The council wants to extend sick leave to gig workers and have the state Legislature classify them as employees.
New York State
Politics
Which workers could get hazard pay?
Officials are calling for bonuses for front-line workers, but nobody agrees on who that is.
Labor
Policy
Front-line workers hope newfound respect leads to better conditions
Labor unions are determined to make sure employers don’t forget essential workers’ sacrifices.
Labor
Personality
The importance of low-wage workers during a pandemic
RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum talks about the challenges his members face as they perform essential work.
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