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Media Advisory For Thousands Of Wage Violations

Labor Commissioner And Advocacy Groups To Announce Thousands Of Wage Violations On Tuesday At Noon

BROOKLYN, NY (12/10/2007; 1522)(readMedia)-- New York State Department of Labor today announced that Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will join the labor advocacy group Make the Road New York and other community groups in announcing the results of a major investigation of 22 food markets in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. The Labor Department uncovered thousands of wage and hour violations affecting more than 80 workers.

The press conference will take place on Tuesday, December 11, at noon at the corner of Himrod and Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.

The announcement is part of the Labor Commissioner’s emphasis on enforcement of laws that protect workers.

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