June 19, 2014 By AFLCIO President Richard Trumka Washington, DC – After a day of instant analysis and breathless conclusions, even a small step back reveals a very clear message…
…current administration’s plans to spur new building – with Goldman Sachs executive Alicia Glen installed as deputy mayor of Housing and Economic Development – don’t appear radically different from what…
…The electronic security program includes the installation of more than 3,000 cameras and 1,400 access control devices in stations and tunnels, which are linked to a central command center. If…
…pay less “responsible bidders.” Media Relations Director Elizabeth Reilly released a statement saying that, “In this instance, the University accepted bids from both union and non-union firms. The contract was…
…labor agreement pattern, and the comptroller admits they are “aggressive.” The 1.3 billion in targeted healthcare savings outlined for 2018, for instance, represents over 17 percent of the total projected…
June 3, 2014 Reprinted from afscme.org Lucasville, Ohio – Tragedy can strike in an instant. Last month, shortly after the second shift ended at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility (SOCF)…
…given the inadequate allocation of resources to frontline caregivers. In such an environment, instances of wait list gaming become almost inevitable. AFGE members report shortages of providers and support personnel to…
…the Transit Authority to install silent alarms and protective partitions on its buses. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Walter Mosley (D-Brooklyn) and state Senate co-leader Jeffrey Klein (IDC-Bronx), would mandate…
…worked yet. And it won’t work this time. At every turn, Gov. Christie has chosen the path of economic instability, due to his wrong priorities and callous actions toward New…
…members in child care and the social services, has new leadership this week following a surprising election that saw Raglan George, jr. fail to garner enough votes to keep him installed…
