After Amazon recently selected Queens as a site to build one of its two new headquarters, many people expressed concerns for a myriad of reasons. One of which was that existing employees in a new Staten Island fulfillment center were already experiencing problematic working conditions.
What is an impasse panel during collective bargaining?
New Yorkers who are public employees and union members and have experienced the difficulty with labor relations will inevitably understand that not all negotiations to improve work conditions and benefits will go as smoothly as they would like. Difficulty is frequently part of the process and if the sides cannot come to an agreement, the office of collective bargaining (OCB) will step in with assistance. One way in which they assist is with impasse panels. Understanding the basics of what impasse panels do is key when a union is about to be part of that process with the employer. As always, legal help is critical for the union to be adequately prepared and protected.
Steamfitters question NYCHA plan for mold abatement
The key to fixing mold in buildings run by the New York City Housing Authority isn't just to replace sheetrock. Leaky pipes need to be fixed too, according to a white paper issued in late November by the Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local 638.
