Champions Of Labor For More Than 40 Years
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...
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...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 28, 2018 | Employee Benefits
New York workers count health coverage as one of the most important benefits they consider when they take a job. Workers who lose health benefits can select from a group health plan for a certain time-period if the loss of those benefits was because of job...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 21, 2018 | Firm News
Unions in New York and New Jersey will know the value of having representation that has their interests in mind. Similarly, it is important for a union and its members to have a friendly advocate for its interests in strong political positions. That can be...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 12, 2018 | Union Representation
While unions in New York face many difficulties and obstacles as they seek to maximize the wages and benefits that their union members get, one of the toughest situations for workers is when they do not have a union at all and are trying to form one. There can be an...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 5, 2018 | Union Representation
When it is time to get to the bargaining table for a union's collective bargaining negotiation, the case must be organized, the desires must be clear and the attempt to repair various problems must be addressed. Having legal assistance is one of the most important...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 30, 2018 | Firm News
In New York, workers have certain rights under state labor law. Oftentimes, they are not granted these rights for the simple reason that they are unaware of them. In other instances, the employer might grant that the worker has the right to exercise certain rights,...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 24, 2018 | Employee Benefits
There are certain industries that are part of the New York City landscape in more ways than one. When thinking about the famous skyline, the bridges and other notable structures, it is unavoidable to think about those who built them - the construction workers. History...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 16, 2018 | Firm News
For New York union members and their representatives, the nuance of the law can be confusing and difficult as they seek to maximize their wages, benefits and other parts of a labor agreement. For example, there could be certain factors that are unknown under unfair...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 16, 2018 | Firm News
New York City has some of the most expensive real estate in the country. It is nearly impossible for a large segment of the population to afford even modest apartments. The need for low-income housing solutions is great; the CEO of one of the city's largest affordable...
