City Labor Movement Grows Despite National Decline
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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.
CUNY adjuncts demand higher wages
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Pushing for higher adjunct salaries, CUNY’s union disagrees over whether to strike.
CUNY’s African Students Discuss Africa’s Future at Second Annual Symposium
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The Council for Young African Leaders has held networking events and launched a blog called “The CYAL Digest” since forming last year. On September 22, the organization hosted their second annual leadership symposium to continue building a network of young Africans in New York City.