LP Video: Equal Pay Day 2022 at City Hall
Bob Hennelly
March 16, 2022
New York, NY – Pay parity advocates marked Equal Pay Day at City Hall on March 15. In this video, Council Member Gale Brewer talks
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The Gender Pay Gap: New York City’s Enduring Shame
Bob Hennelly
March 16, 2022
New York, NY – Scores of labor activists stood on the steps of City Hall March 15 for New York’s Equal Pay Day, the annual
Workplace Cohesion in Challenging Times: Some Dos and Don’ts
Ben Kimmel
March 7, 2022
New York, NY – We are approaching the two-year mark since the initial shutdown took place and finally, after all the quarantines and isolation, reports
Judge Blocks City’s Bid to Slap Monthly Penalty on Retirees Opting Out of Medicare Advantage; UFT Backs Off on Supporting Switch
Neal Tepel
March 4, 2022
New York, NY – Municipal retirees who’ve often spent huge chunks of their lives working for the City of New York are urging Mayor Eric
Good Reasons for Self-Care and Wellness Initiatives in The Workplace
Ben Kimmel
February 28, 2022
New York, NY – Lately, I’ve been noticing more pushback on mental health and wellness-based programs in the workplace. Unfortunately, this kind of resistance is
Voluntary Benefits Provide Vital Financial Protections
John Thornton
February 28, 2022
New York, NY – The pandemic’s silver lining may well be the heightened awareness many working people have regarding the value of various insurance products. For
Work Activity and Social Security Disability
Robert Grey
February 14, 2022
New York, NY – People sometimes think that applying for Social Security Disability benefits means that they can never go back to work, or that
Adams’ Medicare Advantage Flip: From ‘Bait & Switch’ to ‘Best’ Thing for City Retirees
Steve Wishnia
February 8, 2022
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Mayor Eric Adams announced Feb. 6 that he’s endorsing the de Blasio administration’s proposal to switch retired city workers’ health coverage from traditional
Workers’ Comp and Medical Evidence
Robert Grey
February 7, 2022
New York, NY – When someone is out of work because of an on-the-job injury their two top priorities are getting medical treatment and being
Mental Health-Related Deaths Are More Deadly Than Omicron – Why Aren’t We Paying Attention?
Ben Kimmel
February 7, 2022
New York, NY – On January 30, many were struck by the tragic suicide of 30 year-old television correspondent and 2019 Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst.
