Union members in New York could be unaware of exactly what their rights are in relation to dealing with employers. Being unionized is beneficial to workers in many industries as it provides them with bargaining power and certain protections under the law. There are...
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Month: October 2018
Collective bargaining rights of federal employees upheld
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 24, 2018 |
Back in May, the President signed three executive orders that undermined the protections of unionized federal agency employees. So, can the President control or undermine the collective bargaining rights of federal employees? The executive orders were challenged in...
Labor union for New York yellow bus workers authorizes strike
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 21, 2018 | Union Representation
Certain jobs and workers are part of the New York City landscape. Every day, these workers and the vehicles and equipment they use are easily spotted. Yellow buses are an example of this. That could lead to an expectation that they will always be there and the idea...
How can a union protect you from workplace interrogation?
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 20, 2018 |
You’re sitting at your desk, minding your own business. Suddenly, your boss comes storming out of his office, fuming. The air in the room seems to stand still. He announces that there’s been a breach of confidence in the office, and he’s going to be...
Noted university researchers vote to join labor union
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 13, 2018 | Union Representation
New York unions are often associated with people who are working in blue collar industries and join forces to prevent their employers exploiting them. Hard hats, picket signs and demands for better wages and benefits are the perceptions that appear in the minds of...
Understanding employee voting rights in New York
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 12, 2018 |
You can barely look up these days without seeing a political ad. The November 6 midterm election is quickly approaching, and get-out-the-vote efforts are in full swing. In New York, the polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.Although you may be anxious to...
Union members at office building strike over wages and benefits
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 4, 2018 | Employee Benefits
In New York, workaday people are the city's lifeblood. They maintain, keep things running smoothly, and go about their jobs in an understated and professional way. These workers include cleaners for office buildings. For them, the jobs can be physically demanding and...
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