Category: Labor
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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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Who Works in the Garment District?
The Garment District The Garment District spans the west side of Midtown Manhattan from Ninth Avenue to Fifth Avenue, from 34th Street to 40th Street. It is less than one square mile in area—but is key to the manufacturing history of New York City. The first purpose of the city’s garment industry was the production…
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One Man’s Loss is Hallmark’s Gain
As unemployment rates remain at a staggering 9.1 percent, Hallmark has created a series of sympathy and humor cards designed to offer comfort to those who have lost their jobs. The problem is, not everyone is laughing.
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Despite Job Growth, Plenty of Worry in Midtown West
The U.S. gained 103,000 jobs in September, a better number than many economists expected. But with unemployment stuck at 9.1 percent, the job market remains tough in Midtown West.
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