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Desperate to find work, many immigrants pay upfront fees to employment agencies, unaware that requiring payment before a job placement is prohibited.

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

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Feb 2023

Economy Government Justice

The Long Road to Justice for NYC Wage Theft Victims

More than three years after 15 laundry workers first lodged their complaint with New York Attorney General Letitia James, the employees—all Latina immigrant women—finally received the first checks for their…

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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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

CLARIFY Justice News

HarperCollins Workers Strike for Better Pay, More Diversity

Union employees at HarperCollins staged a day-long strike in front of the book publisher’s downtown headquarters demanding pay increases, more workplace diversity and stronger benefits.

ByTasmia Afrin

ByDiana Azizova

ByMa-Sadio Faye

ByManuel Lozano-Velez

ByAniza Shabbir

ByTanzina Vega 2Comments

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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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Jan 2022

Economy Government Politics

NY’s ‘Excluded Workers’ Push State for Protections Beyond Pandemic Aid

A coalition of groups representing undocumented immigrant workers, cash earners and others excluded from traditional worker benefits are campaigning for a stronger social safety net for these employees, who they…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Oct 2021

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration Justice

The Latinos and Immigrants Who Occupied Wall Street, 10 Years Later

What was the role of Latinos and immigrants during Occupy Wall Street? What role did immigration issues play as part of the demands of the occupiers? Participants, scholars, and journalists…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jul 2021

Economy Government Justice News

New York City Expands Protections For Workers With Criminal Histories

The changes are the latest in the city’s expansion of “Fair Chance Act” protections, which were designed to maximize job opportunities for qualified workers with criminal histories unrelated to their…

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Jun 2021

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: NYS Lawmakers Passed a Bill to Combat Wage Theft. Now Cuomo Must Sign It.

‘This legislation demonstrates to workers across the state, especially immigrant and non-union workers, that they are valued. These workers put everything on the line in support of our state’s ability…

ByMaritza Silva-Farrell 1Comment

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Sep 2020

Comunidades de habla hispana Economy News

Empleada de lavandería en disputa con su empleador

Los defensores de los trabajadores de lavandería dicen que uno de cada cinco trabajadores recibe $ 10 o menos por hora, una violación de los requisitos de salario mínimo en…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

The High Cost of the NYC Job Hunt for Asylum Seekers

The Long Road to Justice for NYC Wage Theft Victims

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

HarperCollins Workers Strike for Better Pay, More Diversity

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

NY’s ‘Excluded Workers’ Push State for Protections Beyond Pandemic Aid

The Latinos and Immigrants Who Occupied Wall Street, 10 Years Later

New York City Expands Protections For Workers With Criminal Histories

Opinion: NYS Lawmakers Passed a Bill to Combat Wage Theft. Now Cuomo Must Sign It.

Empleada de lavandería en disputa con su empleador

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