Category: Labor
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Female street vendors in Midtown face several hurdles
Women face more challenges gaining street vendor permits and feeling safe at work.
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Inside J.P. Morgan’s new 80-hour work week
One month after its official rollout, some employees are pleased, while other bankers are skeptical the policy will have long-term effects.
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‘Safe Hotels Act’ revision sparks accountability debate
The removal of food and beverage provisions has eased concerns for hotel operators, but worries over worker protections remain.
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Crew and production workers are the hidden victims of the Hollywood strikes
The workers behind Hollywood, most of whom are IATSE members, scramble for financial stabilty.
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VA nurses faces staffing challenges, uncertain future
Nurses demand more staffing and reduced hours in the midst of national VA nurse shortages.
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City Labor Movement Grows Despite National Decline
Union membership in the United States continues to decline but in New York City, private sector workers are organizing faster than workers in other urban environments.
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Controversy Continues Over Vaccine Mandate for Public School Workers
New York City public school employees who refuse the vaccine remain on unpaid leave.
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There’s a Bitter Fight Between Café China and Its Former Employees
After a Michelin restaurant in Midtown East moved to a new location, its former employees opened a new restaurant in the old location, prompting a bitter fight.
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Tentative Agreement Reached Between Healthcare Workers and Hospitals
After a month of negotiations, the 1199 Healthcare Workers Union and the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes finally reached a tentative agreement.
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CUNY adjuncts demand higher wages
Pushing for higher adjunct salaries, CUNY’s union disagrees over whether to strike.
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City Council passes bill to mandate safety training for construction workers
A bill that requires a minimum of 40 hours of safety training for construction workers passed the City Council on September 28th.
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Numbers rise as funding for elder employment falls
Older workers face obstacles in entering — or re-entering — the workplace, as services are reduced.
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Data scientists find lower salaries, greater fulfillment in public sector
Technologists are increasingly interested in using their data skills to tackle social issues such as poverty and sex trafficking instead of (or in addition to) working for Fortune 500 companies.
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Gap Inc. is the latest to drop criticized on-call scheduling
Gap Inc. announced it will phase out a controversial scheduling practice which critics say left workers with volatile work hours and unreliable paychecks.
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Al Jazeera America digital moves to unionize
Al Jazeera America’s Garment District-based digital team announced a petition to unionize on September 3, joining a number of digital media companies which now comprise a growing sector of the unionized American workforce.
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As construction increases, new safety initiatives are slow to materialize
As construction increases in Midtown West, the Department of Building’s safety initiatives are slow to materialize.
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Fulton Houses starts resident course program
The Robert Fulton Houses public housing is starting a work skills training program and hopes to join forces with the Housing Authority to expand the courses’ reach.
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In wake of Sandy firings, hotel and residents disagree on what makes a good neighbor
Community Board 4 “punished” the High Line Hotel for reneging on a deal it made to rehire workers, but now hotel management may be willing to follow through.
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CB4 Launches Community Job Site
Community Board 4’s new job website hopes to lower unemployment rates in the community by providing local businesses with free job listings.
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Tis The Season for Hiring: Radio City
As people flock to Radio City Music Hall for the 85th annual Christmas Spectacular, holiday hires look to remain after the season.
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