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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 66, will conduct recruitment from October 15, 2008 through September 16, 2009 for three apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
New York State AFL-CIO to Launch Third Season of "Working New York" on Regional News Network (RNN)
The New York State AFL-CIO is pleased to announce the third season of "Working New York" will premiere on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m. on Regional News Network.
Statement of CSEA President Donohue on Governor's Call for Another $2 Billion in State Spending Cuts
Gov. David Paterson’s call for another special session of the state legislature to seek another $2 billion in state budget cuts raises serious issues about the future of public services in this state at a time when they will be needed most.
Electricians Recruit Apprentices
The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Binghamton, Local 325, will conduct recruitment from October 6, 2008 through September 14, 2009 for five apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
PEF Nurses Picket Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Nurses who are members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) picketed out in front of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center this afternoon, demanding the option of weekends off for senior nurses who have dedicated their careers to patie...
NYS Labor Department to Sponsor West Side Job Fair
The New York State Department of Labor will co-sponsor the West Side Job Fair on Wednesday, October 8 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Father Belle Community Center -104 Maryland Street, Buffalo, NY. The event is being held in conjunction w...
Electricians Recruit Apprentices
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 41, will conduct recruitment from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 for four electrician (housewire or residential) apprentices, State ...
ELECTRICIANS RECRUIT APPRENTICES
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 41, will conduct recruitment from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 for ten electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patric...
Labor Kicks Off Massive Door-to-Door Campaign On Behalf of Congressional Candidate Mike McMahon
Today, 130 union members took part in a massive door-to-door "Labor Walk" campaign on behalf of Congressional Candidate Mike McMahon. Today's event, coordinated by the New York State AFL-CIO and New York City Central Labor Council, is the first of...
DoL Announces Legislation Requiring Long Island Companies to Give 90 Day Layoff Notice or Face Strict Penalty
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, joined by local officials at an event in Patchogue today announced the signing of the State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David A. Paterson. The state law, which wa...
Labor Movement to Kick Off Massive Door-to-Door Campaign on Behalf of Congressional Candidate Mike McMahon
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PEF Nurses to Picket Buffalo Psychiatric Center
On Tuesday, September 30, nurses who are members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will hold an informational picket outside Buffalo Psychiatric Center. The gathering will raise awareness to scheduling changes by management t...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Patchogue with Assemblywoman Patricia Eddington, Senator Caesar Trunzo, Assemblyman Marc Alessi, as well as other local officials to announce the signing of the state...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Patchogue with Assemblywoman Patricia Eddington, Senator Caesar Trunzo, Assemblyman Marc Alessi, as well as other local officials to announce the signing of the state...
Labor Dept. Announces Crackdown On Unemployment Insurance Fraud In Western New York & Finger Lakes Regions
Joined by state and local officials at an event in Buffalo, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced that 45 individuals in the Western New York and Finger Lakes regions were arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting t...
Media Advisory: Labor Department And District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Buffalo
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and local district attorneys will hold a press conference in Buffalo on Tuesday, September 23, to announce that dozens of individuals in the Western New York and Finger Lakes Regions have been arrested an...
Media Advisory: Labor Department And District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Buffalo
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and local district attorneys will hold a press conference in Buffalo on Tuesday, September 23, to announce that dozens of individuals in the Western New York and Finger Lakes Regions have been arrested an...
OGS to Award Over $3.5 Million in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for four contracts representing more than $3.5 MILLION in new construction, providing work in two counties of New York.
Small Gain in Jobs, Unemployment Rate Climbs in August
New York State's private sector employment increased over the month by 3,000, or less than 0.1 percent, to 7,261,200 (seasonally adjusted) in August 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. In addition, New York State's unemployment rate,...
Childcare Providers & Parents Rally To Demand Program Funding Be Restored & Investigation Into Daycare Crisis
VOICE/CSEA Providers, parents and childcare advocates will rally in front of the Monroe County Legislature (39 W. Main St., Rochester) on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 at 6:00PM. Childcare providers and parents of children who received subsidies ...
Labor Dept. Announces Legislation Requiring Companies to Give a 90-Day Layoff Notice or Face Strict Penalties
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, joined at an event in Poughkeepsie by Congressman John Hall and other local officials, today announced the signing by Governor David A. Paterson of the State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Poughkeepsie with Congressman John Hall and other local officials to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Gov...
Elevator Constructors Recruit Apprentices
The International Union of Elevator Constructors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 14, will conduct recruitment on September 10, 2008 through August 13, 2009 for six elevator/escalator constructor and modernizer apprentices, State...
Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices
The Asbestos Workers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 91, will open recruitment on September 10, 2008 through February 11, 2009 for five insulator/firestop worker/asbestos worker apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announc...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Poughkeepsie with Congressman John Hall and other local officials to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Gov...
New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates for State Legislature
At the New York State AFL-CIO's Constitutional Convention held on August 18, 2008 delegates voted to postpone endorsement proceedings related to the New York State Senate and Assembly.
Labor Dept. Announces Legislation Requiring Companies to Provide 90-Day Layoff Notice or Face Strict Penalties
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, joined at an event in Utica by Congressman Michael Arcuri and other local officials, today announced the signing by Governor David A. Paterson of the State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (...
Labor Dept. Announces Legislation Requiring Companies to Give a 90-Day Layoff Notice or Face Strict Penalties
At an event in Watervliet, NY, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced the signing by Governor David A. Paterson of the State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. The state law will provide more advance not...
Media Advisory
GOSHEN — CSEA members working for Orange County will hold an informational picket Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. at the Orange County Government Center.
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Utica to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David A. Paterson. The law will strengthen provisions ...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference at the former site of Tech Valley Printing in Watervliet to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David ...
MEDIA ADVISORY
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Utica to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David A. Paterson. The law will strengthen provisions ...
MEDIA ADVISORY
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Utica to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David A. Paterson. The law will strengthen provisions ...
MEDIA ADVISORY
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference at the former site of Tech Valley Printing in Watervliet to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David ...
New York Joins National Policy Academy to Develop Strategies in Assisting Returning Veterans & Their Families
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that New York was one of nine states and one territory that participated in the National Policy Academy for returning veterans; a public-private collaborative aimed at developing strategies to improve ser...
Department of Labor Finds Extensive Underpayment of Wages to Workers at Saratoga Race Course
At a press conference in Albany, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Labor Department has found widespread violations of minimum wage and overtime laws affecting Saratoga Race Course's backstretch workers, including...
Labor Department to Announce Findings of Investigation at Saratoga Race Course
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference to announce the findings of a proactive Labor Department investigation at Saratoga Race Course. The findings of this investigation will highlight widespread violations o...
New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates for Congress
Today at the New York State AFL-CIO's Constitutional Convention, delegates voted to endorse the following candidates for Congress:
New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes Unanimously Re-Elected By Convention Delegates
At the New York State AFL-CIO's 31st Constitutional Convention, delegates unanimously re-elected the slate of Denis Hughes, President and Terrence Melvin, Secretary-Treasurer.
New York State AFL-CIO Delegates Vote to Postpone Endorsement Consideration for State Senate and Assembly
Delegates to the New York State AFL-CIO's Constitutional Convention, voted unanimously today to postpone endorsement proceedings related to the New York State Senate and Assembly.
PEF Hails Governor Paterson for Signing Bill Restricting Nurse Overtime
Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today commended Gov. David Paterson for signing legislation that will finally set limits on mandatory overtime for nurses.
Labor Department Investigation Of New York’s Car Wash Industry Uncovers Nearly $6.6 Million In Unpaid Wages
At a press conference in New York City, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced the results of a Department of Labor (DOL) investigation of New York state's car wash industry. The Labor Department conducted unannounced inspections of ...
Labor Department to Reveal the Results Of A Targeted Investigation Of NYS Car Wash Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference to announce the findings of a proactive statewide investigation of New York's car wash industry. The findings of this investigation highlight the industry's poor treatme...
Media Advisory: Labor Department to Reveal The Results Of A Targeted Investigation Of NYS Car Wash Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference to announce the findings of a proactive statewide investigation of New York's car wash industry. The findings of this investigation highlight the industry's poor treatme...
OGS To Award Over $794,240 In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for three contracts representing more than $794,240 in new construction, providing work in three counties of New York.
Labor Department To Announce Landmark Legislation Impacting Western New York’s Workers
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Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference at the Labor Department's Western New York Regional Office to announce the signing by Governor David A. Paterson of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WA...
Public Forum Series Notice
The New York State Apprenticeship and Training Council announces a series of public forums to be held statewide in conjunction with the release of the External Coffey Consultant's Report "A Review of Apprenticeship in New York State" and the Depar...
PEF, parole officers show support for officer under investigation
Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) and parole officers represented by PEF will be in Syracuse Thursday, August 7, to show their support for a New York state parole officer whose account of how he was injured during the...
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Pavers & Roadbuilders District Council Joint Apprenticeship Committee, will hold recruitment from August 11 through August 13 for 30 skilled construction laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Retirees Win $3.6 Million Judgement Against Westchester County
Retirees Win $3.6 million judgement against county WHITE PLAINS — CSEA, New York’s leading union, has won a $3.6 million class action lawsuit against Westchester County on behalf of 1,600 retired union members. The union filed a suit...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 14 construction contracts representing more than $7 MILLION in construction, providing work in 10 counties of New York.
Plumbers Recruit Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Plumbers, Local 200, will conduct recruitment from August 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009 for 18 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Elevator Constructors Recruit Apprentices
The International Union of Elevator Constructors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 27, will conduct recruitment on August 12, 2008 through July 14, 2009 for 5 elevator/escalator constructor and modernizer apprentices, State Labor ...
Judge Orders City Must Pay Worker For Cancer Screening
A Saratoga County Supreme Court Judge has ordered the City of Saratoga Springs to restore two hours sick leave to a City Hall employee who was forced to use her leave accruals when she took time off during the workday for breast cancer screening.
PEF Endorses Barack Obama for President
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), the state's largest white-collar union and second-largest state-employee union, today announced its support of Barack Obama to become the next president of the United States.
Contractor for Major Clothing Lines Cited for More Than $5 Million In Unpaid Wages
New York State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today that the Department of Labor found extensive labor law violations committed by Jin Shun Incorporated, a garment contractor located at 47-51 33rd Street in Long Island City, on the...
Contractor for Major Clothing Lines to be Cited for Millions of Dollars for Operating an Illegal Sweatshop
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will announce findings of extensive labor law violations committed by a garment contractor that produces apparel for several major clothing lines. The company, located in Queens, New York, cheated hundre...
Contractor for Major Clothing Lines to be Cited for Millions of Dollars for Operating an Illegal Sweatshop
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will announce findings of extensive labor law violations committed by a garment contractor that produces apparel for several major clothing lines. The company, located in Queens, New York, cheated hundred...
Elevator Industry Recruits Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the Elevator Industry will conduct recruitment July 22 and July 24 for 50 elevator servicer and repairer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
United Service Workers Recruit Apprentices
The HVAC Division of United Service Workers, Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Bohemia, Local 355, will conduct apprentice recruitment from July 22 through 31 for two sheet metal workers and two pipefitter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M....
Labor Department Continues Crackdown On Unemployment Iinsurance Fraud in the Capital Region and North Country
Joined by state and local officials at an event in Albany, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced that 33 individuals in the Capital Region and North Country were arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting to defraud ...
CSEA Endorses Hein for County Executive, Quigley for Comptroller
CSEA today endorsed County Administrator Mike Hein for Ulster County Executive and James Quigley for County Controller.
Court Orders Law Entitles Workers To Be Paid For Cancer Screening
A Dutchess County Supreme Court Judge has ordered the Wappingers Central School District to restore sick leave accruals to three of its employees whom the district forced to use their leave accruals for breast cancer screening.
Media Advisory: Labor Department, District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Albany
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Denise E. O'Donnell and local district attorneys will hold a press conference in Albany on Monday, July 21, to announce that 33 individuals in the Capit...
Media Advisory: Labor Department, District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Albany
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Denise E. O'Donnell and district attorneys from the Capital Region and North Country will hold a press conference in Albany on Monday, July 21, to annou...
State Economy Adds Jobs for the First Time in Five Months
New York State's private sector employment increased over the month by 4,200, or 0.1 percent, to 7,259,900 (seasonally adjusted) in June 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. This was the first monthly increase in the state's seasonall...
Labor Department Announces $26 Million Investment in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced nearly $26 million in strategic investments across the state to help train workers and revitalize local economies. At a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SU...
Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SUNY Plattsburgh President Dr. John Ettling, Clinton Community College President Dr. Fred Woodward, and workforce partne...
Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SUNY Plattsburgh President Dr. John Ettling, Clinton Community College President Dr. Fred Woodward, and workforce partne...
Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SUNY Plattsburgh President Dr. John Ettling, Clinton Community College President Dr. Fred Woodward, and workforce partne...
Labor Department Continues Crackdown on Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Joined by state and county officials at an event in White Plains, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced that 49 individuals in the Hudson Valley region were arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting to defraud New Y...
Labor Department, Hudson Valley Officials To Hold Press Conference
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be in White Plains on Tuesday to announce that 49 individuals in the Hudson Valley region have been arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting to defraud New York State's Unemployment...
Media Advisory Labor Department, Hudson Valley Officials To Hold Press Conference
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be in White Plains on Tuesday to announce that 49 individuals in the Hudson Valley region have been arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting to defraud New York State's Unemployment...
Labor Department Announces Extension Of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that an extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits is available for the thousands of New Yorkers who have exhausted their 26 weeks of benefits. This federal extension will provide ...
MEDIA ADVISORY
Recently, a 13 week extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits was signed into law. Approximately 200,000 New Yorkers, including more than 89,000 in New York City, would have exhausted their UI benefits had this extension not been signed. T...
Media Advisory
Recently, a 13 week extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits was signed into law. Approximately 200,000 New Yorkers, including more than 89,000 in New York City, would have exhausted their UI benefits had this extension not been signed. T...
OGS to Award Over $391,400 in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for two contracts representing more than $391,400 in new construction, providing work in two counties of New York.
Zeldin Refuses to Meet With AFL-CIO over Immigration, Iraq Stances
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today further asserted himself as the anti-establishment candidate, announcing that he would not attend the candidate screening held today by the Long Island Federation of Labor,...
Labor Department Announces $26 Million Investment in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced nearly $26 million in strategic investments across the state to help train workers and revitalize local economies. At a press conference with Broome County Executive Barbara J. Fiala, Ass...
New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Michael McMahon for Congress
Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's "early endorsement" of Michael McMahon in the 13th Congressional District.
Media Advisory: Labor Department To Announce $26 Million Investment In New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with Broome County Executive Barbara J. Fiala, Assemblymember Donna Lupardo and workforce partners from the Southern Tier Region to announce $26 million as part of a sta...
Media Advisory
CSEA members working for Orange County will hold an informational picket Wednesday, July 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Orange County Government Center.
Labor Commissioner Urges Business Owners To Hire Inner-City Youth
Employers that hire youth may be eligible for hundreds of dollars in tax credits, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. At a press conference at City Hall in Schenectady, NY, Commissioner Smith identified the numerous benefit...
Labor Department Announces $26 Million Investment in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced nearly $26 million in strategic investments across the state to help train workers and revitalize local economies. At a press conference with City of Schenectady Mayor Brian U. Stratton a...
Media Advisory: Labor Department To Announcement $26 Million In Investments In New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Schenectady Mayor Brian U. Stratton and members of the Schenectady County Legislature to announce $26 million as part of a statewide "Brain Gain" Initiative...
New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Jon Powers for Congress
Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's "early endorsement" of Jon Powers in the 26th Congressional District.
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 13 construction contracts representing more than $2.1 MILLION in construction, providing work in six counties of New York.
OGS to Award Over $7.8 Million in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for five contracts representing more than $7.8 MILLION in new construction, providing work in four counties of New York.
NYS Department of Labor Event Cancelled
Announcement of significant wage tax credits available to businesses via the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
Labor Commissioner Smith Joins State and County Officials, Business Leaders to Announce Tax Incentives TODAY
Businesses that hire young people from the inner city may qualify for hundreds of dollars in tax credits.
Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee will conduct recruitment from July 1, 2008 through June 30,2009 for five apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Labor Commissioner Smith Joins State, Local, Business Officials to Announce Tax Incentives for Businesses
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State Labor Department Suspends Rochester Asbestos Project
The New York State Department of Labor has issued a “Suspension of Asbestos Project” notice to Gordon Smith Contracting, due to numerous egregious violations of Code Rule 56, which governs asbestos removal. The company is in the sec...
NYS AFL-CIO Applauds Nurses Overtime Agreement
New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes today issued the following statement regarding passage of legislation by the State Senate and Assembly to curb mandatory overtime for nurses:
Experienced Nurses Rewarded In Breakthrough Contract at New York Presbyterian Hospital
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Total Safety Consulting Recruits Apprentices
Total Safety Consulting will conduct recruitment for 10 safety manager apprentices on June 23, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
PEF Applauds State Leaders for Putting Patient Safety First, Ending Mandatory OT for Nurses
Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) commended action by the governor and legislative leaders that will finally set limits on mandatory overtime for nurses.
National Slowdown Affects New York State’s Economy
New York State's private sector job count decreased over the month by 2,300, or less than 0.1 percent, to 7,256,600 (seasonally adjusted) in May 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. Private sector employment in the state has now dropp...
Nurses welcome agreement to ban mandatory overtime
The New York State Nurses Association hailed an agreement announced today by the leaders of the State Legislature and Gov. David Paterson that will lead to a state law prohibiting healthcare employers from forcing nurses to work overtime.
Labor Department Announces Statewide Crackdown on Unemployment Insurance Fraud
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today the first results of statewide enforcement efforts against Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud. In Nassau and Suffolk Counties, 29 individuals were arrested and charged with multiple feloni...