May 31, 2011 By David Bacon Changing Mexico’s labor law threatens the lives of millions of workers. It would cement the power of a group of industrialists who have been…
…we can pay our bills. Because of our responsibility to our families and careers, it is rare to find any time for necessary breaks. It is not only tedious, but…
Reprint May 23, 2011 By Scott Stevens May 12, 2011 UFT/photo by Miller Photography http://www.aft.org/newspubs/news/2011/051211newyork.cfm AFT president Randi Weingarten told a rally of more than 1,000 child care workers and…
…difference between being able to afford prescriptions and being forced to skip doses. That’s why we pledged to issue a New York City card on the campaign trail in 2009…
…imperative. We should not give a special handout to multimillionaires and billionaires while our children’s educational are in jeopardy,” said Silver (D-Manhattan), noting that the affluent are already reaping the…
NYC Gives Away 1.5 Billion to Banks and Millionaires May 9, 2011 By Neal Tepel The May 12 Coalition, a growing group of community, labor, and progressive groups, released a…
…urge them to reject the proposed cut. You can e mail them by clicking here: https://secure3.convio.net/voices/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=110397. 2. Learn about the Emergency Coalition to Save Child Care and how you can join…
April 5, 2011 By Anthony M. Figliola Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today announced an agreement on a 2011 – 2012…
…point in life, depend on Social Security. Whether you retire, become disabled, are widowed, or are a child who loses a parent, Social Security will be there to help you.…
