The New York State Film and Television Tax Credit is a unique program that has made New York a leader in global competition for movie and television production and puts tens of thousands of New Yor
While it is good news for federal workers who were not getting paid that an agreement has been reached to temporarily end the federal government shutdown.
As a result of the legislation passed and signed into law in April 2017, union members in the state of New York will have the opportunity to deduct their union dues from their state income taxes.
Two years ago, the New York State AFL-CIO, with support from unions across the state, led the charge for this legislation. And, we were successful.
With the attack on labor unions, especially from organizations such as New Choice NY, on the upswing, PEF is not only heightening its member engagement campaign, but taking part in a statewide campaign to let the public know that state employees are proud to be “Union Strong.”
New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento said, “At a time when labor is under attack, it is critically important to have someone like Andrea Stewart-Cousins protecting the rights of working men and women. She has always supported the ideals of organized labor, understanding the needs and concerns of working people. She fought for paid family leave and increases in the minimum wage. And, when it comes to fighting for her constituents, no one has done more than Andrea to secure funding for infrastructure, our schools, the city and county.
Toluse Olorunnipa and Sho Chandra
on Wednesday, August 29 2018 - 11:36am
President Donald Trump heads into a midterm referendum on his presidency showing no real progress on a core promise: to raise the wages of America’s “forgotten man and woman.”
Once the impact of inflation is included, ordinary Americans’ hourly earnings are lower than they were a year ago.
This Labor Day, working people in every corner of the country have good reason to be proud. Our movement is on the rise. We are marching and striking and organizing. We are refusing to accept business as usual.
