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Hotel Workers Say They Were Pressured to Attend Rally
Hotel Workers Say They Were Pressured to Attend Rally
The debate centers on a City Council bill that would stop hotels from using subcontractors as housekeepers and front-desk staff.
Justine Landis-Hanley
Sep 13
St. Mary’s Hospital Workers Push for Higher Wages
St. Mary’s Hospital Workers Push for Higher Wages
Employees say their raises haven’t kept up with those given to workers at other New York hospitals, much less inflation.
Julia Shannon-Grillo
Sep 15
Missing the ‘Vibes’ — Actors and Casting Directors Reflect on the Shift to Self-Tapes
Missing the ‘Vibes’ — Actors and Casting Directors Reflect on the Shift to Self-Tapes
Since the pandemic, in-person auditions have waned. Now, it’s often up to actors to film themselves.
Mukta Joshi
Oct 29, 2023
The High Cost of Seeking Asylum
The High Cost of Seeking Asylum
Legal fees can run in the thousands of dollars, a cost too steep for many migrants struggling to find work.
Juan Vassallo
Oct 23, 2023
14 Hours of Work, 4 Hours of Sleep: Surviving on Two Jobs a Day
14 Hours of Work, 4 Hours of Sleep: Surviving on Two Jobs a Day
‘I am too busy to feel hungry,’ says Amy Collazo, 42. ‘But I drink water all day. That can fill you up.’
Zirui Yang (Nick)
Oct 20, 2023
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As Auto Membership Fades, UAW Turns to an Unlikely Ally: Academia
As Auto Membership Fades, UAW Turns to an Unlikely Ally: Academia
University workers now account for more than 25 percent of the UAW’s membership.
Curtis Brodner
Nov 4, 2023
City Rideshare Drivers Worry Over Electric-Vehicle Mandate
City Rideshare Drivers Worry Over Electric-Vehicle Mandate
High costs and a lack of charging stations are obstacles to the city’s ambitious green goals.
Peter Saalfield
Oct 31, 2023
As VFX Union Drive Grows, Some Workers Are Concerned About Roadblocks
As VFX Union Drive Grows, Some Workers Are Concerned About Roadblocks
Unionization might exacerbate outsourcing of jobs to countries with lower wages or better tax incentives, some say.
Sarah Komar
Oct 27, 2023
Big Marijuana Companies Are About to Descend on New York
Big Marijuana Companies Are About to Descend on New York
Small cannabis businesses have lost the head start they expected, due to legal and administrative challenges.
Natasha Bracken
Oct 26, 2023
Migrants Are Turning Down Free Rides to Leave New York
Migrants Are Turning Down Free Rides to Leave New York
Many of them are finding work here, and they appreciate the sanctuary-city status.
Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow
Oct 23, 2023
E-bike Registration Bill May Pose Challenges for Many Delivery Workers
E-bike Registration Bill May Pose Challenges for Many Delivery Workers
Advocates and council members are concerned about the possible impact on workers of color.
Khadija Alam
Oct 23, 2023
Barbacks Work Hard, But Their Compensation Can Be Uncertain
Barbacks Work Hard, But Their Compensation Can Be Uncertain
Workers behind the bar face an opaque, inconsistent, and often unfair system of tip-sharing.
Adlai Fitzgerald Coleman
Oct 20, 2023
Why Workers With Disabilities Are Filing Complaints Against Amazon
Why Workers With Disabilities Are Filing Complaints Against Amazon
Employees at the Staten Island warehouse allege discrimination and difficulties getting accommodations.
Nandhini Srinivasan
Oct 15, 2023
Will Formerly Incarcerated New Yorkers Get a Clean Slate?
Will Formerly Incarcerated New Yorkers Get a Clean Slate?
A bill that would seal some criminal records awaits Gov. Hochul’s signature.
Lachlan Hyatt
Oct 15, 2023
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