Champions Of Labor For More Than 40 Years
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Apr 19, 2026 | Union Representation
Labor unions often need to use complicated techniques to gain a toehold at new businesses or effectively advocate for unionized employees. In some cases, there may be questions about how unions manage funds or their adherence to regulations. In cases where the federal...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Apr 6, 2026 | Union Representation
Reporting an unsafe trench in Queens or an illegal billing practice in a Manhattan hospital is a protected act. In New York, "retaliation" isn't just being fired; it includes demotions, sudden changes in shifts, or being denied overtime after you’ve spoken up. Union...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jan 15, 2026 | Union Representation
When a union member is subject to an internal workplace investigation, the process can be intimidating and inspire strong emotions related to uncertainty. Concerns about job security, discipline and fairness often naturally arise, especially when interviews are...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 16, 2025 | Union Representation
Union grievance mediation and arbitration are legal tools that can help to resolve disputes between union members and employers. These processes are meant to better ensure fair treatment and uphold the rights of workers under collective bargaining agreements. Those...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 23, 2024 | Hotel And Restaurant Unions
Just in the last few months, a number of restaurants here in New York and major metropolitan areas of the country have gone out of business without any notice to employees. Obviously, this can be financially devastating to those who rely on their paycheck and tips to...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 26, 2024 | Union Representation
Labor unions help to establish certain standards for work environments. Employees who accept union employment generally know that they can rely on the union to ensure company compliance with state and federal safety standards. However, even when companies meet the...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jul 1, 2024 | Union Representation
Union audits help to ensure transparency, accountability and compliance of labor unions. These audits are more than just a regulatory requirement. They also encourage financial integrity and build trust in unions and their members. A union audit verifies that...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | May 30, 2024 | Hotel And Restaurant Unions
Unions help protect workers from inappropriate conduct by businesses. Organized employees often have access to better information about their rights and more support when they need to communicate with an employer about their concerns. Union representatives can go to...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Apr 25, 2024 | Hotel And Restaurant Unions
Service workers, including restaurant employees, face some of the most stressful work conditions in New York. They endure unpredictable schedules, demanding jobs and often low wages when compared with other professions. Unionizing helps workers ensure a basic standard...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 29, 2024 | Union Representation
Companies have an incentive to pay as little as they can while retaining the best workers possible. They count on manipulative tactics and the obfuscation of the truth to make it possible to pay some workers far less than others even if they perform the same work. Two...
