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Laws and regulatory agencies have failed to keep up with the explosion in demand for security services, with consequences for guards and the public they serve.

ByAdam Wisnieski 2Comments

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Mar 2016

Opinion

No Backspace: The Only Thing New About Uber is Who’s Making Money Off It

Big players in the for-hire car industry have been redefining the role of workers for years. But now Wall Street has a ready way to cash in on the…

ByKatie Unger 1Comment

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Jan 2016

Economy

Survey of Rich & Poor NYers Asks: Do You Feel Stuck?

Some New Yorkers feel they are gaining ground, others that they are slipping behind. But a new poll finds that most believe they are standing still.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2015

In Depth

WorkSite: A Yawning Gap Between Worker Productivity and Wages

Jeb Bush and Chris Christie want to double U.S. economic growth so Americans have a larger pie to share. But new research shows just how little a slice workers have…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Aug 2015

In Depth

Worksite: The Disappearing American Strike

Many explanations have been offered for the lack of growth in real wages earned by American workers over the past few decades. One that deserves more attention is the fact…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jul 2015

Opinion

Op-ed: Taxpayers Must Know how Much They Subsidize Low-Wage Companies

A state senator and assemblyman argue for a law that would publicize which New York businesses have 50 or more employees using taxpayer benefits to supplement poor wages.

ByGustavo Rivera

ByMichael Blaker 3Comments

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Jun 2015

Housing and Homelessness In Depth

UrbaNerd: Really, it’s OK if You Don’t Understand 421-a

The tax break now at the center of negotiations in Albany over essential city housing policies is really rather complicated. Here are the basics.

ByJarrett Murphy 8Comments

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Mar 2015

In Depth

UrbaNERD: Who’s Afraid of LinkNYC?

It’ll be so convenient to have hundreds of looming digital advertising devices collecting data about New Yorkers’ browsing and emailing habits that we really ought to declare it school holiday…

ByAndrew Leidal 1Comment

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Mar 2015

Economy In Depth

Low-Wage Problem Also a Low-Hours Problem

The trend toward part-time work means less pay for workers and, some say, lower quality work for bosses and customers.

ByBen Hattem 1Comment

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Mar 2015

Economy In Depth

Who Profits from Low Wages?

It’s easy to blame globalization and technology for the proliferation of low-wage jobs. But what about the executives, stockholders, taxpayers and consumers who benefit from them?

ByBen Hattem 1Comment

NY’s Security-Guard Industry Grows Amid Lax Oversight

No Backspace: The Only Thing New About Uber is Who’s Making Money Off It

Survey of Rich & Poor NYers Asks: Do You Feel Stuck?

WorkSite: A Yawning Gap Between Worker Productivity and Wages

Worksite: The Disappearing American Strike

Op-ed: Taxpayers Must Know how Much They Subsidize Low-Wage Companies

UrbaNerd: Really, it’s OK if You Don’t Understand 421-a

UrbaNERD: Who’s Afraid of LinkNYC?

Low-Wage Problem Also a Low-Hours Problem

Who Profits from Low Wages?

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