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Interviews & Profiles
Personality
UFT President Michael Mulgrew isn’t afraid to pivot
From congestion pricing to Medicare Advantage, the politically nimble leader of the teachers union seems to always come out on top.
Politics
Politics
After rebuff from retirees, UFT’s Mulgrew bails on Medicare Advantage
The United Federation of Teachers is no longer supporting the city's controversial attempt to move retirees onto privately-managed Medicare Advantage health plans.
Labor
Politics
Health care unions in New York are fighting back for better pay
After the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and nurses have been striking in greater numbers.
News & Politics
Politics
Menendez indictment finds Schumer and Santos aligned
Both the Senate Majority Leader and the indicted Long Island Republican want to avoid a rush to judgment.
New York State
Politics
Corporate delay tactics are clouding union wins in New York
Labor unions bear the brunt of these aggressive maneuvers. How will they fight back?
Commentary
Opinion
Commentary: Fatal Port Newark fire exposes regional dysfunction
A look at why the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s reliance on local fire companies to battle such blazes may not be enough.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
George Gresham wants labor leaders to support younger organizers
The 1199SEIU president talked about how the old guard can learn from people like Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls.
New York City
Politics
New York City’s public sector unions are stuck in limbo
Medicare Advantage has stalled labor contract renewal negotiations.
New York City
Personality
Acting NYC Fire Commissioner makes history
While it’s only an interim job for Laura Kavanagh, she still became the FDNY's first female leader when she took over for Daniel Nigro last month.
Homelessness
Policy
How New York’s programs and policies are keeping the homeless on the street
Despite damning reports, calls to action and billions spent, New York is perpetuating the crisis.
Infrastructure
Policy
Democrats failed to pass prevailing wage last session. Will it happen this year?
The legislation is exposing fissures within the ascendant Democratic Party.
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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 schools begin contacting 9/11 survivors about health risks
Students and teachers near ground zero were exposed to toxins. They’re only being told now.
New York City
Politics
The wound that won’t heal
Why thousands of New Yorkers might be 9/11 victims – and not even know it.
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
The labor movement’s push for farmworker rights
Unions are lobbying for expanded prevailing wages and addressing the gig economy.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Debate over fossil fuel divestment fires up organized labor
New York labor groups warn of pension fund losses, but not every union agrees.
New York City
Opinion
De Blasio’s mixed record with public sector unions
Labor and union leaders are doubtful that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is fit to be president — despite the fact that he has yet to announce that he is running — due to his mixed record with public sector unions.
Policy
Playing politics with the NY1 picket line
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s NY1 boycott amid a long-simmering standoff between the channel’s parent company, Charter Spectrum, and IBEW Local 3 has not led to a breakthrough. But in the heat of election season, his move sends a clear message to the labor movement.
Health Care
Politics
Which corporations get to sponsor WNYC? It’s not so black and white.
Which corporations get to air their messages on WNYC? New York Public Radio President and CEO Laura Walker says it's not a simple process.
