Year End Statement
Robert Grey
December 28, 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, we’d like to thank all our clients, colleagues, and employees for another amazing year. The success of our firm over the last 55 years of
Category: Features
Nursing Home Staffing Minimums In NY to Be Enforced
Silver Krieger
December 28, 2022
A 2021 New York State law establishing staffing minimums in nursing homes will soon begin to be enforced. Approximately 75% of the state’s 600 nursing homes have violated the standards.
80+-Year Old Union Man Touts Benefits of Union Membership
Silver Krieger
December 27, 2022
Larry Hughes, a 61-year member of New York’s Local 6A union, the Cement and Concrete Laborers, joined the union in 1961. Both of his grandfathers were born into slavery, and
Investment Banker Attacks Female Train Operator
Silver Krieger
December 27, 2022
At a Brooklyn station at around 12:30 a.m., Transit Operator Tanya McCray was exiting a crew room. Investment banker Jean Francois Coste, seemingly intoxicated, tried to gain entry to the
Major Nurses Strike Authorized at NYC Hospitals
Silver Krieger
December 26, 2022
As soon as Jan. 11, thousands of nurses could hit the picket line. 14,000 have already said they’ll walk; 3,000 are still voting. BronxCare, Montefiore, Mount Sinai, NewYork Presbyterian, and
The Country’s Largest-Ever Strike in Higher Education Comes to An End
Silver Krieger
December 22, 2022
Academic Student Employee and Student Researcher Bargaining Teams at the University of California (UC) Campuses throughout the state, have reached a tentative agreement with the university. Picket lines at all
Department of Labor Fines Restaurant For Violating Child Labor Laws
Silver Krieger
December 21, 2022
A North Carolina Chick-fil-A owner has been fined over $6,000 and ordered to pay certain employees back wages. The Department of Labor found that three workers under the age of
Toys for Tots: Local 46 Metallic Lathers & Reinforcing Ironworkers Bring Joy to Children In the Holiday Season
Silver Krieger
December 21, 2022
By Silver Krieger New York, NY — On Friday, December 16, members of Local 46 Metallic Lathers & Reinforcing Ironworkers came together for what has become a tradition for the
Retirees say No to Collusion Attacking Their Healthcare
Neal Tepel LaborPress Publisher
December 20, 2022
What: Rally and March When: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 at 3:30pm Where: Rally at UFT Headquarters, 52 Broadway then march to DC37/MLC Headquarters at 55 Water St. New York
IATSE Conducts Survey in Effort to Push VFX Workers to Unionize
Stephanie West
December 14, 2022
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) launched a survey on December 12 that aims to study the working conditions and pay of VFX (visual effects) workers. The survey
