By Ercia Varlese Yesterday, residents of Newburgh, NY protested with “S.O.S.” signs to request that state officials take control of their city’s sinking budget. Gail Collins and David Brooks of
By Erica Varlese NY Library president Paul LeClerc warned that budget cuts could shut down library branches and layoff 700 library workers. The Buffalo Bills have suspended pension payments to
By Ercia Varlese The New York Times takes an in-depth look at an organizing campaign in a local Target store. General Electric began contract negotiations yesterday with the International Union
By Erica Varlese The American Guild of Musical Artists is considering filing unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board after the New York City Opera board voted
Immigrant Worker's Rights Awareness Weekend May 11, 2011 Assemblyman, Rory Lancman, Chair of the Subcommittee on Workplace Safety This week marks the first annual “New York State Immigrant Workers’ Rights
By Erica Varlese A front page New York Times article explores the sharp downturn in employment opportunities and salaries for recent college graduates. Due to more budget cuts, the New
By Erica Varlese The AFL-CIO recently announced a partnership agreement with the National Guestworkers’ Alliance and the National Domestic Worker’s Alliance. Restaurant servers in several of chef Mario Batali’s restaurants
By Erica Varlese Hispanics United denied claims that they fired employees due to comments on Facebook. Based on a Baruch College poll, New Yorkers strongly back a living wage. A
By Erica Varlese The New York attorney general has requested information from major banks on mortgage practices during the financial boom, suggesting an investigation. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now proposing
Erica Varlese Staff at a Harlem charter school announced Friday that they want to join the teacher’s union. Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for tougher evaluations on teachers, echoing a similar
