Economy Archives - Page 127 of 127

WAGE OF RESENTMENT

Over the last few years, the rich have gotten a lot richer, and the rest of us… well, count yourself lucky if you’re not doing any worse.

Economy

CITY WORKERS LOSE LAYOFF PROTECTION ON JUNE 30TH

A provision to keep city workers from being laid-off ends in 30 days, and job cuts are already in the works.

Economy

INS AND OUTS: LET'S GET FISCAL, CECE RIDES

Comings and goings in the nonprofit and government worlds.

Economy

BATTLING HEALTH UNIONS BURY THE HATCHET WITH PACT

A nurse job-training initiative signals the end of a long-running animosity between two of New York City’s strongest health-care unions.

Economy

QUEENS LABOR LORD BACKS BAD BOY BEVONA IN BALLOT BATTLE

Gus Bevona is fighting a judge’s order that says his side rigged the local’s election, and he has a surprising ally in the battle.

Economy

RUTH-LESS LABOR'S “RIGHT” IN S.I.

The union’s aren’t on board for Ruth Messinger’s mayoral run, and they’re doing stranger things still on Staten Island.

Economy

SORRY, CHARLIE

Charles Millard, the head of the city’s Economic Development Corporation, had a tough time last week during testimony to the City Council.

Economy

PBS ON GAY FILM BAN: UNIONS BACKED IT, WE WON'T RUN IT

Citing rules about who finances the projects it airs, PBS refuses to broadcast a documentary about working-class gays and lesbians.

Economy

A TANGLED WEP THEY WEAVE

A public hearing on workfare issues last week centered around working conditions and union busting.

Economy Government

Can Union Pension Dollars Help Save New York City Neighborhoods?

The trustees of New York City’s public employee pension funds, who hold $12 billion in assets, are currently pondering several plans that could provide $100 million or more in financing…

Economy

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