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PEF Endorses Barack Obama for President

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:19:03 -0000

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

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:55:05 -0000

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

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:12:27 -0000

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

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:59:36 -0000

Elevator Industry Recruits Apprentices

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:36:30 -0000

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

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:00:17 -0000

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

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:00:28 -0000

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

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:46:14 -0000

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

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:00:04 -0000

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

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:29:19 -0000

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

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:24:55 -0000

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

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:37:31 -0000

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

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:15:12 -0000

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

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:46:00 -0000

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

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:53:37 -0000

Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:59:13 -0000

Labor Department Continues Crackdown on Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:58:06 -0000

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

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:47:10 -0000

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

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:07:25 -0000

Labor Department Announces Extension Of Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:25:31 -0000

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

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:00:27 -0000

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:40:11 -0000

OGS to Award Over $391,400 in New Construction Contracts

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:47:32 -0000

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

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:11:34 -0000

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

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:30:27 -0000

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Michael McMahon for Congress

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:23 -0000

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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:41:17 -0000

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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:12:53 -0000

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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:49 -0000

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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:48 -0000

Media Advisory: Labor Department To Announcement $26 Million In Investments In New York’s Workers

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:00:18 -0000

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

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:22 -0000

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

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:50:54 -0000

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

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:59:54 -0000

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:43:52 -0000

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:41:11 -0000

Businesses that hire young people from the inner city may qualify for hundreds of dollars in tax credits.

Carpenters Recruit Apprentices

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:34:13 -0000

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:58:50 -0000

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State Labor Department Suspends Rochester Asbestos Project

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:12:34 -0000

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:45:31 -0000

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

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:01:57 -0000

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Total Safety Consulting Recruits Apprentices

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:55:13 -0000

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

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:10:46 -0000

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

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:35:45 -0000

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

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:39:05 -0000

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

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:34:16 -0000

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...

NYS Young Worker Safety Group Announces Initiatives for Teen Worker Safety Month

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:31:18 -0000

The New York State Young Worker Safety and Health Project, a consortium of government agencies, non-profit organizations, unions and worker advocacy groups, today announced a series of initiatives and programs to promote workplace safety and educa...

Union Nurses Join Forces for Patient Safety

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:17:22 -0000

Hundreds of nurses from five prominent nurses’ unions filled the plaza in front of the Capitol steps today calling for legislation that would ban mandatory overtime and ensure safe nurse staffing levels. Busloads of nurses from across the s...

Initiatives Announced Implementing Governor Paterson’s Proclamation of June as Teen Worker Safety Month

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:34:21 -0000

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Union Nurses to Rally for Patient Safety at State Capitol

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:57:53 -0000

On Tuesday, June 10, hundreds of nurses from five prominent nurses’ unions will fill the plaza in front the Capitol steps calling for legislation that would ban mandatory overtime and ensure safe nurse staffing levels.

PEF Praises Governor’s Effort To Save Taxpayer Dollars

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:50:37 -0000

The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today applauded Gov. David Paterson’s executive order requiring that contracts between state agencies and private consultants be justified by savings to the taxpayers, and open to full pub...

Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:29:19 -0000

The Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 17, will conduct recruitment from June 25 through November 26, 2008 for six operating engineer (heavy equipment) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith ann...

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Albany for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:26 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Garden City for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:20 -0000

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Malone for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:17 -0000

CSEA Slams Suozzi Commission Tax Cap Proposal as Attack on Education

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:21:12 -0000

CSEA today blasted recommendations by a state commission, led by Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, calling for a school district property tax cap. The CSEA leader said the proposal is an outright attack on New York’s school children and sc...

Labor Department Statement on State Police Charges

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:30:38 -0000

We have been informed by the State Police regarding the charges against Arthur Durivage. As a result, and effective immediately, the Commissioner of Labor has placed Mr. Durivage on unauthorized leave without pay while we review further disciplin...

Media Advisory

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:17:29 -0000

On Thursday, May 29, members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will join members from the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) for a rally to draw attention to the nursing shortage at Sunmount Developmental ...

Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:15:52 -0000

The Plumbers and Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 73 (Oswego), will conduct recruitment from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009 for six apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Nurses Association Files Objection to Peninsula Hospital Election

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:21:23 -0000

The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has filed an objection with National Labor Relations Board related to the May 14 union representation election at Peninsula Hospital in Queens.

Labor Department Celebrates Legacy of Kate Mullany As Part of Labor History Month

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:00:22 -0000

At an event at the Kate Mullany National Historic Site in Troy, NY, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith was joined by members of the labor community and various elected officials to commemorate Labor History Month in New York State. Labor ...

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Thu, 22 May 2008 18:23:49 -0000

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Seabreeze Rain Update

Thu, 22 May 2008 13:25:15 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will conduct a press conference today at Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, New York at 12 Noon to discuss efforts the Department of Labor is making to promote amusement park safety. These efforts inc...

Laborers Recruit Apprentices

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:54:39 -0000

The Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 322, will conduct recruitment from June 2 through June 13, 2008 for five skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Painters and Allied Trades Recruit Apprentices

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:52:23 -0000

The Painters and Allied Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund, District Council 9, will conduct recruitment on June 6 for 100 painter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

PSC Evaluates Standardized Facility and Equipment Transfer (SAFE-T) Program

Wed, 21 May 2008 18:10:50 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission today initiated a proceeding to evaluate and develop the potential benefits of a standardized facility and equipment transfer (SAFE-T) program. The program is intended to enhance the coordination, commu...

Citizens Met or Exceeded Service Standards

Wed, 21 May 2008 17:13:17 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today received a report from Staff of the Department of Public Service (Staff) concerning Citizens Communications’ service quality report for the first quarter of 2008. During the fir...

RPEA Fights Misinformation about Retiree Health Insurance Bill

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:45:57 -0000

The Retired Public Employees Association, speaking on behalf of public service retirees across the State, wants to set the record straight over recently published misinformation concerning the New York State Legislature’s intent to examine h...

Commissioner to Discuss Amusement Park Safety at Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester on May 22 at Noon

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:17:08 -0000

Commissioner Will Then Attend a One-Stop Career Center Opening in Lyons at 2:30 pm and Present a Check for $100K

RPEA Fights Misinformation about Retiree Health Insurance Bill

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:39:57 -0000

Former Business Owner in Tompkins Cty. Jailed After Failing to Pay Restitution for Unpaid Wages

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:35:25 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that a local business owner has been sentenced to one year in the Tompkins County Jail for violations of state labor laws. Business owner Melea Bartley was sentenced to jail for violating...

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Binghamton for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:24 -0000

CSEA Rips Misrepresentation of the Facts Over Retiree Health Legislation

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:58:26 -0000

CSEA today ripped the Empire Center and the New York State Association of Counties for their attempts to mislead the media and the public over legislation to protect local government retirees' health care benefits.

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Lake Placid for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:12 -0000

Laborers Recruit Apprentices

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:09 -0000

The Construction and General Laborers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 633, will conduct recruitment from May 21, 2008 through May 20, 2009 for 10 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smi...

Roofers Recruit Apprentices

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:07 -0000

The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 210, will conduct recruitment from May 19, 2008 through April 30, 2009 for 15 roofer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia...

CSEA Reaches Contract Settlement for 6,000 Court Employees Across New York

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:07:00 -0000

CSEA - New York's Leading Union - has reached a tentative agreement with the New York State Office of Court Administration on a new contract covering more than 6,000 non-judicial employees in the state’s Unified Court System.

Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:50:27 -0000

The Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 106, will conduct recruitment from May 14, 2008 through April 15, 2009 for five operating engineer (universal equipment) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia S...

New York State AFL-CIO Announces “Early Endorsement” Of Dan Maffei For Congress

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:22 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation’s “early endorsement” of Dan Maffei in the 25th Congressional District.

Innovative $2 Million Program to Bolster the Role of Internships Across New York State

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:00:47 -0000

Youth across New York State will soon benefit from a $2 million internship grant program, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. This new internship program, overseen by the New York State Department of Labor, will serve more...

GOER and Civil Service Announce State to Celebrate New York State Employee Recognition Day

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:06:10 -0000

New York State Civil Service Commissioner Nancy G. Groenwegen and Governor’s Office of Employee Relations Director Gary Johnson today announced the state will celebrate New York State Employee Recognition Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, to ho...

Media Advisory

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:33:07 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with Albany Mayor Gerald Jennings and Albany County Executive Michael Breslin to announce $2 million to serve more than 1,800 youth across New York State though internsh...

NYS Labor Department to Co-Sponsor Asian Job Fair

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:20:49 -0000

The New York State Department of Labor, in cooperation with the Asian Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC), will co-sponsor the Asian Job Fair on Wednesday, May 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel Flushing Center, 13...

1199/SEIU tries to raid NYSNA unit

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:18 -0000

1199/SEIU has filed a petition to decertify the New York State Nurses Association as the collective bargaining agent for registered nurses at Peninsula Hospital.

Laborers Recruit Apprentices

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:12:37 -0000

The Buffalo Laborers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee will conduct recruitment on May 6 and August 5, 2008 for 10 construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Niagara Falls for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:20 -0000

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Queensbury for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:18 -0000

CSEA Slams Recommendations

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:22:10 -0000

CSEA today slammed two controversial recommendations of the Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness as the same old scapegoating of public employees. The report was released publicly today after being leaked to the Buffalo Ne...

NYS Dept. of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Skaneateles and Geneva for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:26 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering free safety training seminars to employers and workers in the hospitality and to...

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Lake Placid for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:53:08 -0000

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training Statewide to Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:00:44 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering free safety training seminars across New York State to employers and workers in ...

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in White Plains for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:00:06 -0000

Labor Department Seeks More Than $400K in Back Wages from Brooklyn and Queens Supermarkets

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:59:40 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today that investigations have uncovered sizable wage underpayments owed to baggers at two supermarkets. Fine Fair Supermarket, located at 29-01 Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn, has agreed to pay mo...

Union Responds To New York City Study on Lack of Supermarkets

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:04:05 -0000

New York State’s Largest Grocery Workers Union Commends Mayor Bloomberg and City Planning Commission for Supermarket Study; Pledges full Support and Resources

Plasterers Recruit Apprentices

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:04:05 -0000

The Plasterers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 9, will conduct recruitment from April 23 through October 23, 2008 for 5 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Senator Robach Plays Politics by Obstructing Equal Pay

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:41:37 -0000

Senator Robach Plays Politics to Keep Women And People of Color From Receiving Fair Pay

New York State's Job Count Shows Small Decline in March

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:11:13 -0000

New York State’s private sector job count decreased over the month by 1,100, or less than 0.1 percent, to 7,266,300 (seasonally adjusted) in March 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. Since the beginning of New York’s curr...

Labor Department Announces Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Job Fair

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:33:05 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced the State Department of Labor, in partnership with the Office of General Services, the Times Union, CBS-6, JAMZ 96.3, and the City of Albany, will co-sponsor the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr...

Roofers Recruit Apprentices

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:27:51 -0000

The Roofers Joint Apprenticeship Committee of the Capital District, Local 241, will conduct recruitment for eight apprentices from May 2, 2008 through April 4, 2009, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:19:52 -0000

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Ironworkers of Albany and Vicinity, Local 12, will conduct recruitment from May 2, 2008 through April 3, 2009 for four ironworker (outside) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announce...

Wheels Help Oneida/Herkimer Residents Achieve Economic Independence

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:00:22 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has awarded $174,500 to the Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties for the Wheels for Work program, to help low-income families secure reliable transportat...

Roofers Recruit Apprentices

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:33:08 -0000

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers, Local 8, will conduct recruitment on April 18 for six apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:33:08 -0000

The International Union of Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 15, will open recruitment from April 16 through April 30, 2008 for five operating engineer (heavy equipment) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smi...

Union Responds To Bloomberg's Wal-mart Comments

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:30:46 -0000

New York City’s Largest Grocery Workers Union Responds to Mayor Bloomberg Calling Wal-mart Responsible and Welcome in New York City

Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:55:17 -0000

The Plumbers and Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster Counties, Local 21, will conduct recruitment from April 14 through April 30 for 6 plumber/steamfitter and 20 refrigeration/air conditioning me...

Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:51:48 -0000

The Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Locals 40 and 361, will open recruitment on April 17 for 100 structural ironworker (outside) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Western New York Area Labor Federation Holds Annual Conference Kicking Off Labor's 2008 Political Campaign

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:00:22 -0000

The Western New York Area Labor Federation, representing 120,000 union members, today held its annual meeting to kick off labor’s 2008 political program. The agenda focused on outlining labor’s aggressive grassroots field operation, w...

PEF Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract with State

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:00:05 -0000

In a landslide vote of 34,758 to 1,214 –a 96.63 percent approval rating –members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today approved a four-year contract with the state. It was the highest number of votes ever cast ...

Eric Massa To Address Labor's Annual Conference

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:00:19 -0000

Area Labor Federation Kicks-Off Grassroots Campaign for Labor’s Endorsed Candidate in the 29th CD

OGS Announces Upcoming Construction And Consulting Opportunities

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:24:53 -0000

New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 19 construction contracts representing more than $14.4 MILLION in construction, providing work in nine counties of New York.

OGS To Award Over $10.1 Million In New Construction Contracts

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:11:54 -0000

New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for 12 contracts representing more than $10.1 MILLION in new construction, providing work in four counties of New York.

Electricians Recruit Apprentices

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:54:32 -0000

The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Syracuse, Local 43, will conduct recruitment from April 9, 2008 through March 11, 2009 for 25 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:51:49 -0000

New York State AFL-CIO Announces "Early Endorsement" of Eric Massa for Congress

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:55:05 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation’s “early endorsement” of Eric Massa in the 29th Congressional District.

State Raids and Closes Bronx Bakery

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:08:50 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Zachary S. Weiss announced that investigators from both agencies raided the Arthur Avenue Bakery in the Bronx at 9 p.m. April 3, 2008 in response to complaints ...

NYS Labor Dept. Issues Nearly $22,500 in Violations Against Beaux Visages Salon

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:34:43 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today that the department has cited Alan R. Jones and CARJ Holding Company, Ltd., owners of Beaux Visages salon located at 579 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, New York, for unpaid wages of $11,12...

Cement Masons Recruit Apprentices

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:57:54 -0000

The Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 111, will conduct recruitment from April 3 through October 2, 2008 for 10 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Laborers Recruit Apprentices

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:48:46 -0000

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 7, will conduct recruitment from April 4, 2008 through March 6, 2009 for four skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commis...

Bricklayers Recruit Apprentices

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:49:43 -0000

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 1, will conduct recruitment from March 28 through June 27, 2008 for 20 bricklayer-mason apprentices and 10 pointer-caulker-cleaner apprentices, 10 plasterer...

Roofers Recruit Apprentices

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:29:53 -0000

The Roofers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Western New York, Local 74, will conduct recruitment from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009 for 25 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:10:50 -0000

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers, Local 60, will conduct recruitment from April 1, 2008 through March 3, 2009 for 10 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:07:40 -0000

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 138, will conduct recruitment from April 1 through September 30, 2008 for 10 operating engineer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

New York State's Job Count Shows Small Decline in February

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:20:05 -0000

New York State’s private sector job count decreased over the month by 6,800, or 0.1 percent, to 7,268,700 (seasonally adjusted) in February 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. Since the beginning of New York’s current eco...

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Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:34:29 -0000

WHAT: Arlene Holt Baker, Executive VP of the national AFL-CIO, prominent and historically elected African American woman, will speak to local labor leaders as keynote speaker for the 7th Annual Meeting of the Capital District Labor Federation. He...

United Derrickman and Riggers Recruit Apprentices

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:12:59 -0000

The United Derrickman and Riggers Association, Local 197, will open recruitment from March 31 through April 4, 2008 for 30 iron worker (stone derrickman and rigger) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

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Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers

Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers

Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers

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OGS to Award Over $391,400 in New Construction Contracts

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Labor Department Announces $26 Million Investment in New York’s Workers

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Labor Commissioner Urges Business Owners To Hire Inner-City Youth

Labor Department Announces $26 Million Investment in New York’s Workers

Media Advisory: Labor Department To Announcement $26 Million In Investments In New York’s Workers

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Jon Powers for Congress

OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities

OGS to Award Over $7.8 Million in New Construction Contracts

NYS Department of Labor Event Cancelled

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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices

Labor Commissioner Smith Joins State, Local, Business Officials to Announce Tax Incentives for Businesses

State Labor Department Suspends Rochester Asbestos Project

NYS AFL-CIO Applauds Nurses Overtime Agreement

Experienced Nurses Rewarded In Breakthrough Contract at New York Presbyterian Hospital

Total Safety Consulting Recruits Apprentices

PEF Applauds State Leaders for Putting Patient Safety First, Ending Mandatory OT for Nurses

National Slowdown Affects New York State’s Economy

Nurses welcome agreement to ban mandatory overtime

Labor Department Announces Statewide Crackdown on Unemployment Insurance Fraud

NYS Young Worker Safety Group Announces Initiatives for Teen Worker Safety Month

Union Nurses Join Forces for Patient Safety

Initiatives Announced Implementing Governor Paterson’s Proclamation of June as Teen Worker Safety Month

Union Nurses to Rally for Patient Safety at State Capitol

PEF Praises Governor’s Effort To Save Taxpayer Dollars

Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Albany for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Garden City for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Malone for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

CSEA Slams Suozzi Commission Tax Cap Proposal as Attack on Education

Labor Department Statement on State Police Charges

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Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices

Nurses Association Files Objection to Peninsula Hospital Election

Labor Department Celebrates Legacy of Kate Mullany As Part of Labor History Month

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Seabreeze Rain Update

Laborers Recruit Apprentices

Painters and Allied Trades Recruit Apprentices

PSC Evaluates Standardized Facility and Equipment Transfer (SAFE-T) Program

Citizens Met or Exceeded Service Standards

RPEA Fights Misinformation about Retiree Health Insurance Bill

Commissioner to Discuss Amusement Park Safety at Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester on May 22 at Noon

RPEA Fights Misinformation about Retiree Health Insurance Bill

Former Business Owner in Tompkins Cty. Jailed After Failing to Pay Restitution for Unpaid Wages

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Binghamton for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

CSEA Rips Misrepresentation of the Facts Over Retiree Health Legislation

NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Lake Placid for Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Laborers Recruit Apprentices

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CSEA Reaches Contract Settlement for 6,000 Court Employees Across New York

Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices

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