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Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act Passes NYS Assembly

Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act Passes NYS Assembly

14 May, 2013

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Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act Passes NYS Assembly

Last night, in a vote of 82 to 53, the New York State Assembly passed the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act (A1792/S1743). 

Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act Passes NYS Assembly

Paid Sick Time Passes City Council

Paid Sick Time Passes City Council

08 May, 2013

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Paid Sick Time Passes City Council

In a historic vote by the New York City Council, Intro 97-A, the New York City Earned Sick Time Act passed by a margin

Paid Sick Time Passes City Council

The NYC CLC Has Launched a New Website!

The NYC CLC Has Launched a New Website!

26 Apr, 2013

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The NYC CLC Has Launched a New Website!

The New York City Central Labor Council has launched a new website.  Please take a look around and get acquainted and feel free to drop us an email to tell us what you think!  For information on our affiliate organizations, please c

The NYC CLC Has Launched a New Website!

Commonsense Immigration Reform - Highlights & Statement of Support

Commonsense Immigration Reform - Highlights & Statement of Support

19 Apr, 2013

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Commonsense Immigration Reform - Highlights & Statement of Support

A commonsense immigration reform bill was unveiled this week which offers a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants currently living in the United States.  The bill would also ensure that immigrants are covered by US labor law, including minimum wage and workplace safety requiremen

Commonsense Immigration Reform - Highlights & Statement of Support

NYC DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR BANGLADESHI WORKERS

NYC DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR BANGLADESHI WORKERS

16 Apr, 2013

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NYC DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR BANGLADESHI WORKERS

Last year, 112 workers died when a garment factory in Bangladesh that supplies Walmart, GAP and others burned to the ground.  Conditions at the factory were so lethal that it didn’t have a single emergency exit, and supervisors prevented workers from leaving their sowing machines even when t

NYC DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR BANGLADESHI WORKERS

FAST FOOD WORKERS STRIKE

FAST FOOD WORKERS STRIKE

04 Apr, 2013

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FAST FOOD WORKERS STRIKE

On Thursday, April 4, 2013, hundreds of fast food restaurant workers in New York City staged a one-day strike to call attention to the mistreatment they face on the job and the low wages they receive.  Workers in the fast food industry make much less than they need to survive and many must r

FAST FOOD WORKERS STRIKE