Unions are in place so workers in New York and across the nation have some level of bargaining power and the ability to band together to come to an agreement with their employer. A key part of that is collective bargaining. With collective bargaining, the workers...
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Month: June 2018
UPS union members agree to allow a strike, if necessary
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 21, 2018 | Union Representation
Delivery of packages is one of the most important and understated jobs in New York and across the nation. When the workers are union members seeking an improvement in employee benefits, there is a good chance that there will be the need for a strike. Employees should...
New York teachers gain parental leave
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 21, 2018 |
After literally years of negotiation and demands, New York City’s teachers are going to have six weeks of paid parental leave. The policy was announced on June 20 by Mayor de Blasio.This benefit, while common in many other trades and part of many collective...
Staff members at New Yorker magazine join labor union
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 14, 2018 | Union Representation
It might come as a surprise to many that some New York workers are not part of a union or even considered "employees." The circumstances of the terms of employment and employee classification can be important as that often dictates the employee benefits available to...
NYC corrections department union members unhappy about transfer
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 7, 2018 | Union Representation
Unions are necessary for many workers in New York City, but it is exceedingly important for those who do the most dangerous jobs to have union protection. Specifically, law enforcement, firefighters and emergency responders fall into that category. Also in that...
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