Although unemployment has fallen in New York City, the last year has seen a sharp divergence in White and Black unemployment rates

Although unemployment has fallen in New York City, the last year has seen a sharp divergence in White and Black unemployment rates

By Emily Mella Pablo and James A. Parrott // centernyc.org New York City’s unemployment rate for the first quarter of this year (January-March) fell to 5.3 percent, down from 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022. The city continues to lag national performance, with the overall U.S. unemployment rate for the latest quarter clocking […]

TWU: MTA Service Cuts Will Hurt Blue-Collar, Essential, Frontline and Immigrant Workers!

TWU: MTA Service Cuts Will Hurt Blue-Collar, Essential, Frontline and Immigrant Workers!

New York City, NY/ USA- 11-18-18: NYC Subway Employee Workers Repair Work Underground Train Tracks New York City Subway Jobs. (Shutterstock) Local 100 President Richard Davis attacked the MTA for planning to cut subway service in an Op-Ed. Davis says service cuts will force riders to wait longer for trains, experience more crowding, and lead […]

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Establishing Carlos’ Law

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Establishing Carlos’ Law

Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at signing bills targeting hatred and intolerance, new education initiatives for people convicted of committing hate crimes in Governor’s office in New York on Nov 22 2022. (Shutterstock) By governor.ny.gov Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation establishing Carlos’ Law. The legislation (S.621B/A.4947B) amends the New York State Penal Law to increase the […]

Mayor Adams Announces Mediation Program to Help Domestic Workers and Employers Resolve Workplace Disputes

Mayor Adams Announces Mediation Program to Help Domestic Workers and Employers Resolve Workplace Disputes

New York City, NY USA November 21, 2022. NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs two legislative bills to help victims of domestic violence. (Shutterstock) Domestic Worker Mediation Program Fulfills Mayor’s “Blueprint for Economic Recovery” Proposal  Furthers Administration’s Commitment to Raising Labor Standards in Industry Predominantly Made Up of Immigrants and Women of Color NEW YORK, NY — New York City […]

Comptroller Lander: More Than 1300 Workers Are Entitled to Nearly $3 Million in Prevailing Wages

Bureau of Labor Law recoups unpaid wages with interest for workers regardless of their immigration status, whether or not they still live in New York City.

Comptroller Lander: More Than 1300 Workers Are Entitled to Nearly $3 Million in Prevailing Wages

New York City, New York/USA February 11, 2020 Members of The City Council held a Press Conference today at City Hall where they will vote on The Reckless Driver Accountability Act. (Shutterstock) New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced that more than 1300 workers are entitled to payments totaling nearly $3 million […]

Chicago Mandated Contracts for Domestic Workers—and the Results Have Been Life Changing

Long excluded from labor laws and regulations, domestic workers are organizing and fighting back against rampant wage theft and harassment. And often, immigrant women of color are leading the charge.

Chicago Mandated Contracts for Domestic Workers—and the Results Have Been Life Changing

By Jason Kerzinski, The Real News As of Jan. 1, 2022, a new ordinance took effect in Chicago aimed at bringing much-needed accountability to an industry that has been, by and large, treated as part of the informal economy: domestic work. Domestic work covers a range of jobs, from nannies and home-caregivers to home cleaners, […]