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Category: New York

NYC Record Job Growth

NEW YORK, NY – Job growth in New York City has outpaced the nation and New York state since the end of the recession, according to a report released by New York

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RWDSU Endorses Peralta for State Senate

New York, NY – President Stuart Appelbaum of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) has announced the union’s endorsement of State Senator Jose Peralta in his bid for

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The Airbnb Battle with Unite Here Continues

NEW YORK, NY – While Unite Here battles Airbnb Inc. in New York City and other major municipalities throughout the country, United Auto Workers has organized cafeteria workers at  Airbnb facilities.  Bon Appétit contracts food services

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NYC Graduation Rates Improving

In 2017, New York City has seen the highest four-year high school graduation rate on record, with 74.3 percent of children achieving a diploma. In addition the city had the

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Support Affordable Housing in NYC

At several community meetings, I stood up and spoke out against luxury towers that the city’s Economic Development Corporation pitched as part of Inwood’s rezoning. The buildings would loom large

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