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On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Dec 10, 2021 | New York Labor Law Blog, Union Representation
Starting and running a union is an incredible amount of work. It takes time, money and manpower to pull off, and there are many things that could go wrong along the way. If you have the chance to join an already established union, that may be the more practical...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 29, 2021 | Hotel And Restaurant Unions
After a year and a half of shutdowns that have decimated the incomes of New York City hotel workers, the NYC City Council delivered some welcome news. Councilmember Francisco Moya introduced a bill that requires hotels to provide severance packages to workers hotel...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 3, 2021 | Union Representation
One of the most important and demanding aspects of a union’s work involves collective bargaining agreements. In some ways, collectively representing an entire workforce to maximize negotiating power with an employer is the essence of what a labor union does. In fact,...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jul 23, 2021 | Firm News
When it comes to conflict between management and the workers doing the job, hours worked and paid are always a part of it. How much people work and their pay rate are central reasons workers formed unions in the first place. For the most part, the law backs up...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 28, 2021 | Firm News
As an employee, it is important to be able to recognize when your employer is engaging in unfair labor practices. Being able to recognize these practices is the first step in taking action to stop them, but how can you know what an unfair practice is? When even major...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | May 28, 2021 | Union Representation
Union leaders are the people that directly negotiate contracts and secure employee standing with management. The ideal union leader works toward the best possible contracts and rights for you and your coworkers. Most labor unions use a democratic process to determine...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Apr 30, 2021 | Union Representation
Business owners and corporate boards across the country do not like unions because unions equalize the power between workers and management. Management will take any opportunity available to undermine a union, including pouncing on any appearance of impropriety. What...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 25, 2021 | New York Labor Law Blog, Union Representation
As the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, professionals in the construction industry are learning to adapt to a new paradigm while bracing for further changes. Some of the many ways the pandemic may change the industry in the coming years include: More...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 2, 2021 | Hotel And Restaurant Unions, New York Labor Law Blog, Union Representation
A complaint filed by Unite Here Local 11 in Los Angeles may presage similar legal action across the country, including in the hospitality mecca that is New York City. The hospitality union’s list of safety concerns includes: Protocols for cleaning hotel rooms,...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jan 27, 2021 | New York Labor Law Blog, Union Representation
Labor unions worked hard to get their essential worker members to the front of the line for vaccines. Now they may be defending members who refuse to take the vaccine mandated by the employers. Employers, particularly those in hospitality, education or work with the...
