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Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers

Governor Kathy Hochul and labor leaders on Wednesday announced the maximum weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefit increase for unemployed workers across the state.

Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers

Take Action: Stand United with AFM Local 802 and Actors’ Equity for a Healthier Broadway

Actors' Equity Association and The American Federation of Musicians Local 802 have both been in negotiations with The Broadway League since August to improve their workplaces. These unions represent the actors, stage managers, and musicians who bring Broadway productions to life.

Take Action: Stand United with AFM Local 802 and Actors’ Equity for a Healthier Broadway

Kickstarter United NYC-OPEIU 153, Elected Officials & Labor Leaders Hold Strike Rally

In a show of solidarity, nearly 50 union workers, including Kickstarter United (KSRU),

Kickstarter United NYC-OPEIU 153, Elected Officials & Labor Leaders Hold Strike Rally

Coalition of NYC Council Members, Labor Unions, and Advocates Warn Voters about Misleading Language of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals That Endanger Housing Affordability, Good Jobs, and Neighborhood Investments

On Wednesday, a coalition of Council Members, labor unions, and advocates warned New Yorkers about the misleading language and negative impacts of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals 2, 3 and 4 in the upcoming election.

Coalition of NYC Council Members, Labor Unions, and Advocates Warn Voters about Misleading Language of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals That Endanger Housing Affordability, Good Jobs, and Neighborhood Investments

Take Action: Workers at Manhattan Immigration Legal Services Provider Demand Voluntary Recognition

Take Action: Workers at Manhattan Immigration Legal Services Provider Demand Voluntary Recognition

Latina Equal Pay Day

This year, Latina Equal Pay Day was observed on Wednesday, October 8. Latinas are paid, on average, 54 cents to every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. This number includes all Latinas with reported earnings, like part-time, seasonal, and migrant workers.

Latina Equal Pay Day