Reprint May 23, 2011 By David Bacon, May 20, 2011 Truthout http://www.truthout.org/city-worker-bargaining-rights-under-siege-silicon-valley/1305819127 SAN JOSE, CA 5/17/11) Members of the city workers union in San Jose, the capital of California’s Silicon…
…of all retail workers are 35 and older. Only 22 percent of people working in retail are under 25. Retail workers’ earnings contribute significantly to their families’ incomes. On average,…
…the most cost effective medication whether or not they have insurance. “All too often, the rising costs of prescription drugs place a burden on New York City households. And this…
…to Advance New York City, has launched this fund raising campaign to continue offering opportunities despite cuts in federal and state funding. The Mayor’s Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated…
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…
…are out here today. We want a city that works for everyone.” “We are the middle class workers who built this city and we deserve to be treated with dignity,”…
…new law signed into effect by NJ Gov. Chris Christie will require public employees to live in New Jersey. Workers at the New York City Opera are threatening a strike…
…a pension cut for public workers to help balance the state budget. National union busting efforts may have an effect on the election outcome for New York’s 26th District. Employees…
…organization’s Executive Director. The new organization’s mission is to create good jobs, vibrant communities, and an accountable democracy for all New Yorkers. ALIGN’s work unites worker, community, and other allies…
…Hall. Food workers at Yankee Stadium are filing suit, claiming that their tips are being withheld. Union members of Council 82 rejected a contract with Governor Cuomo that included a…
