New York City
Policy
Gig worker reforms won’t be included in the budget
They’re on the front lines of the pandemic, but they’ll have to wait for labor protections.
Budget
Personality
Why Democratic state lawmakers are pushing to tax the rich
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi wants higher taxes on the rich, health insurance for airport workers and an expansion of absentee balloting.
Labor
Policy
Gig economy companies weigh paying workers affected by coronavirus
Some companies are announcing steps to protect gig economy workers vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Labor
Policy
Could coronavirus push gig workers’ labor fight to the fore?
Despite concern about gig workers’ risk of exposure, the gig economy debate remains in limbo in Albany.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
A new paid sick leave plan for coronavirus
Cuomo expands his proposal in response to the public health threat.
Labor
Opinion
You can’t just decriminalize sex work without regulations
To prevent exploitation, cut out the middlemen.
Labor
Policy
New York wants to write its own rules for the gig economy
The business community is pushing back on AB5-like legislation in New York. This is what they’re proposing instead.
Labor
Policy
On the 2020 labor agenda: Construction safety, decriminalizing sex work
Will lawmakers boost workers’ rights next session?
Labor
Policy
Is there any hope for gig workers this session?
After falling by the wayside, Albany will revive the question of whether your Uber driver should have labor protections.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Transit worker contract a major test for Cuomo’s union ties
The governor started out by bashing labor, but later embraced unions. Where is he heading next?
New York City
Policy
NYC construction safety bill tweaked, again
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ bill is meant to expand opportunities for training.
New York City
Policy
Unions talk trash as city nears waste zone deal
The two biggest unions in commercial waste hauling have never gotten along.
New York State
Policy
How would public campaign finance affect unions?
It could limit their influence, but few are opposed.
New York State
Politics
Celebrating the Labor Power 100
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 of the most influential leaders in labor.
New York State
Policy
Will gig workers finally get labor protections?
You may have OT, minimum wage and discrimination safeguards. Does your delivery guy?
New York State
Policy
Why the prevailing wage didn’t prevail
Should construction workers get paid more for projects that get tax breaks?
New York State
Opinion
Frances Perkins and the lessons for today’s labor movement
A century ago, the worker rights advocate launched a game-changing career in government.
New York State
Opinion
The answer to organized labor’s woes? Immigrants.
Unlikely allies join forces – and dust off a playbook from the past.
New York State
Policy
Why everyone wants to slam the brakes on this gig workers bill
State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Marcos Crespo introduced a bill on Friday that would allow gig economy workers and other independent contractors to unionize and collectively bargain with their employers.
New York City
Policy
What’s pushing prevailing wage into the 'Big Ugly'
Three ways lawmakers are trying to bridge their differences on a proposed expansion of the prevailing wage.
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