N.Y.U.’s campus is in limbo as graduate students stop working, with their union demanding higher wages, more benefits and less police presence on campus. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Organized Labor”
Teachers’ Union Backs Stringer for N.Y.C. Mayor, Giving Him a Boost
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
The endorsement comes at a critical time for the city comptroller, who has struggled to gain traction in the race. Source: New York Times
NYC Schools Have Been Closing a Lot. That’s About to Change.
By Gotham Rex on April 5, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio is easing the two-case rule about positive virus cases that had been forcing many schools to temporarily shut this year. Source: New York Times
Met Musicians Accept Deal to Receive First Paycheck Since April
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2021
The Metropolitan Opera offered its orchestra temporary payments of up to $1,543 a week in exchange for simply coming to the bargaining table. Source: New York Times
Mayoral Candidates Take Their Stands on Cuomo’s Scandals
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
After three women accused Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of sexual harassment, some candidates called for an investigation, and others, resignation. Source: New York Times
N.J. Teacher's Union Steps In and Delays School Reopening
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2021
Students didn’t return to elementary schools in Montclair, N.J., as planned after a tense week of debate and a boycott of prep sessions by some educators. Source: New York Times
Strike at Largest U.S. Wholesale Produce Market Threatens Supply Chain
By Gotham Rex on January 22, 2021
Six workers at Hunts Point Market died from Covid, and hundreds fell ill. They say they deserve higher wages after risking their health to supply New York City with food. Source: New York Times
This Police Union Suspended 8 Members. Seven Are Black.
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2020
The union in a small New Jersey city punished the officers after they expressed support for two chiefs, both of whom are also Black. Source: New York Times
Who Gets the Vaccine Next?
By Gotham Rex on December 21, 2020
Companies, unions and trade groups are making pitches that their workers should be prioritized. Source: New York Times
‘Big Fight’ Breaks Out Over Which Interest Groups Get Vaccine First
By Gotham Rex on December 20, 2020
Companies, unions and industry trade associations are lobbying governments to include their workers in the next round of virus vaccines. Source: New York Times
Even When the Music Returns, Pandemic Pay Cuts Will Linger
By Gotham Rex on December 17, 2020
The coronavirus crisis is leading many performing arts unions to agree to concessions, but some fear it could change the balance of power between labor and management. Source: New York Times
If Teachers Get the Vaccine Quickly, Can Students Get Back to School?
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2020
Teachers’ unions largely support plans to put educators near the front of the line, but given availability and logistics, that might not be enough to open more schools in the spring. Source: New York Times
‘Remote Learning Is Not Working’: Shutdown Hurts Children, Parents Say
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2020
As schools close again, frustrated and angry parents say the decision does not make the city safer. Source: New York Times
NYC Parents Say School Shutdown Hurts Children: 'Remote Learning is Not Working'
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2020
As schools close again, frustrated and angry parents say the decision does not make the city safer. Source: New York Times
Politically Connected N.Y. Union Boss Is Accused of ‘Shocking’ Corruption
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2020
Federal prosecutors say James W. Cahill and 10 others accepted more than $100,000 in bribes in return for using their influence to help employers who had hired nonunion labor. Source: New York Times