…can we possibly take seriously arguments that New York businesses can’t afford $8.75,” Axt said. The National Retail Association has condemned increasing the current minimum wage, calling the proposed change…
…the EPP has created one of the safest and most skilled workforces in the country.” A version of the provision dates back to 1965. “In 2011 the National Labor Relations…
…Postal Service and on millions of customers. It would be particularly harmful to small businesses, rural communities, the elderly, the disabled and others who depend on Saturday delivery for commerce…
…as the greatest city in the world, New York must continue to build and grow – but that it can’t be done “in a cheap way.” “We have to send…
February 7, 2013 By Christine C. Quinn, Speaker NYC Council It’s been reported in the news that Con Ed is seeking to increase its gas and electric rates for New…
…from income. And the deficit is down 25% since 2009 in relation to the economy, falling faster than at any time since the demobilization after World War II. We don’t…
…questions.” 3. Make why your favorite word – “Never forget, anyone who knows all the answers in not asking the right questions.” 4. Spend time with other curious people –…
News from UFCW February 5, 2013 Caremark and the United Food & Commercial Workers have signed a cooperation agreement giving CVS/pharmacy employees at approximately 500 stores in the metropolitan Los…
February 4, 2013 Marc Bussanich and Joe Maniscalco The National Labor Relations Board’s Office of General Counsel recently ruled that the strike called by school bus drivers of Local 1181…
…to address it sufficiently. While it is hard to find any seriously bad news for Mr. Obama in the polling, there are lessons he and his Democratic Party must learn….
