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Union Strong Podcast Episode 26: Layoffs at Rochester City Schools
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Union Strong Podcast Episode 26: Layoffs at Rochester City Schools

A married couple, a teacher with breast cancer and a paraprofessional expecting a baby have all received layoff notices from the Rochester City School District. The district announced plans to cut more than 150 positions just days before the holidays.

Union Strong Podcast Episode 26: Layoffs at Rochester City Schools

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Union Strong Podcast Episode 25: A Conversation with Western NY Area Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz
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Union Strong Podcast Episode 25: A Conversation with Western NY Area Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz

The Western New York Area Labor Federation has one of the highest union membership rates in the country. Listen in on a conversation, with the president from that region, about its rich labor history, what the future holds and the youth factor.

Union Strong Podcast Episode 25: A Conversation with Western NY Area Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz

NYS AFL-CIO Launches Digital Ad Campaign to win protections for app-based workers
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NYS AFL-CIO Launches Digital Ad Campaign to win protections for app-based workers

Albany - The New York State AFL-CIO launched a digital ad campaign today to raise awareness to the fact that workers in the gig economy are lacking the same basic worker protections as all other workers. You can see the ad here.

NYS AFL-CIO Launches Digital Ad Campaign to win protections for app-based workers