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Union Strong Podcast Episode 30: Revenue Options for a More Equitable NY
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Union Strong Podcast Episode 30: Revenue Options for a More Equitable NY

On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, we talk to the executive director and chief economist of the Fiscal Policy Institute about New York State's financial plan and our revenue system which is proving to be unfair and unreliable.

Union Strong Podcast Episode 30: Revenue Options for a More Equitable NY

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President's Message - Paid Sick Days for All Workers
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President's Message - Paid Sick Days for All Workers

Governor Cuomo has included a proposal in his Executive budget that requires employers to allow certain workers to accrue paid sick days. We applaud this proposal and believe it is time for all workers to be assured they will not lose their pay as a result of becoming sick and unable to work.

President's Message - Paid Sick Days for All Workers

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President's Message: Fairness and Flexibility for Gig Workers
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President's Message: Fairness and Flexibility for Gig Workers

The overwhelming public support for ending the unfair treatment of their workers, has led app-based companies to engage in a public campaign to convince people that somehow the flexible hours that many of their workers enjoy will disappear if they have to follow the labor laws that apply to every

President's Message: Fairness and Flexibility for Gig Workers