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Seven workers’ organizations have compiled a database on wage theft during the pandemic totaling $130.5 million owed to workers. The preliminary data from just seven groups dwarfs the nearly $3…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

28

Nov 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Demolition Workers’ Plight Reveals Enforcement Flaws in New State Safety Law

Under the NY HERO Act, workers can request the creation of a workplace safety committee to assess the effectiveness of security protocols and raise health concerns, among other tasks. But…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jul 2022

Economy Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Gov. Hochul, Hold Amazon Accountable this Prime Day

“As Amazon gets richer, workers are waiting for protections they needed yesterday, and the state has an important role to play. Gov. Hochul can demonstrate her leadership and prove that…

ByMaritza Silva-Farrell 1Comment

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Apr 2021

Economy Justice

Worker Exploitation in NYC’s Laundromat Industry Worsened by Pandemic, Advocates Say

‘Since the start of the pandemic, many hours were cut, and hundreds of women who already were burdened with wages below the $15 minimum wage got the virus and were…

ByFernando Martínez for El Diario 2Comments

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Oct 2019

Uncategorized

Nail Salon Employees Still Fighting Toxic Work Conditions, Despite State Regulations

Organizers within the nail salon industry continue to fight for better working conditions, even four years after the passage of state regulations intended to protect employees.

ByAna B. Nieto for El Diario 1Comment

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Feb 2019

Uncategorized

Will New York’s Farmworkers Get Labor Protections in 2019?

With a Democratic-controlled State Senate and Assembly, many advocates are hopeful that this will be the year the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act finally passes.

ByHarry DiPrinzio 0Comments

With SWEAT, Labor Advocates Renew Push For Anti-Wage Theft Legislation

Demolition Workers’ Plight Reveals Enforcement Flaws in New State Safety Law

Opinion: Gov. Hochul, Hold Amazon Accountable this Prime Day

Worker Exploitation in NYC’s Laundromat Industry Worsened by Pandemic, Advocates Say

Nail Salon Employees Still Fighting Toxic Work Conditions, Despite State Regulations

Will New York’s Farmworkers Get Labor Protections in 2019?

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With SWEAT, Labor Advocates Renew Push For Anti-Wage Theft Legislation

Demolition Workers’ Plight Reveals Enforcement Flaws in New State Safety Law

Opinion: Gov. Hochul, Hold Amazon Accountable this Prime Day

Worker Exploitation in NYC’s Laundromat Industry Worsened by Pandemic, Advocates Say

Nail Salon Employees Still Fighting Toxic Work Conditions, Despite State Regulations

Will New York’s Farmworkers Get Labor Protections in 2019?

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