Economy
How to Change the World: Read These Manuals First
Bennett Baumer |
A new crop of organizing how-to’s derives many lessons from NYC.
Economy
LIFESPIRE UNDER FIRE: STAFFERS CONSIDER UNION
Bennett Baumer |
Employees at Lifespire say nonprofit has thwarted their efforts to unionize. Local 1000, the union organizing them, wants management to back off.
Homelessness
MALIBU MAKEOVER: HOMELESS CLIENTS OUSTED FROM WEST SIDE HOTEL
Bennett Baumer |
For years, the city has paid the Malibu Hotel to shelter HIV-positive clients. Now the Malibu is ending its contract, leaving tenants scrambling to find new housing.
September 11th (9/11)
ORGANIZING THE ORGANIZERS
Bennett Baumer |
Nonprofit workers face opposition in bid to unionize.
Manhattan
CLEAN-UP CRISIS: DAY CARE CENTERS STRUGGLE TO REMOVE LEAD
Bennett Baumer |
New lead poisoning law comes with hefty price tag for local providers.
Health and Environment
MEATLESS MONDAYS?
Bennett Baumer |
City launches study and interventions to improve workplace health.
GOING DOWN: ELEVATOR STAFF GET THE SHAFT IN LOCKOUT
Bennett Baumer |
Elevator mechanics barred from jobs in labor dispute.
Economy
GOOD NEIGHBORS
Bennett Baumer |
Developer of Harlem Park signs Community Benefits Agreement, promising jobs to local residents.
Bronx
REMEMBERING YOLANDA GARCIA
Bennett Baumer |
Nos Quedamos founder left lasting mark on the South Bronx.
