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07/04/2024

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07/03/2024

By Linda Nwoke

The world is full of uncertainties and injustice. Many people find themselves seeking the services of legal professionals for guidance on …
The post Legal Malpractice Fraud: A Journey from Trust to Betrayal- What, How and Prevalence first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Esther Claudette GittensLegal malpractice occurs when a lawyer fails to competently perform their legal duties, resulting in harm to their client. However, the line between legal malpractic...

07/03/2024

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Teachers and staff at the New York Film Academy have voted 149 to 3 to unionize with the UAW, a resounding …
The post Union Win at the New York Film Academy first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Photo courtesy: AFL-CIOTeachers and staff at the New York Film Academy have voted 149 to 3 to unionize with the UAW, a resounding 98% victory that makes them the latest higher education instit...

07/03/2024

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On Wednesday, June 12th labor leaders, union members, and elected officials joined together to view the “COAL + ICE” exhibit at …
The post Climate at COAL + ICE first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Photo courtesy: AFL-CIOOn Wednesday, June 12th labor leaders, union members, and elected officials joined together to view the “COAL + ICE” exhibit at the Asia Society and Museum. The even...

07/03/2024

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Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at iHeart Podcast Network have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The 100-member bargaining …
The post WGA East Members at iHeart Podcast Network Ratify First Union Contract first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Photo courtesy: AFL-CIOWriters Guild of America East (WGAE) members at iHeart Podcast Network have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The 100-member bargaining unit approved...

07/03/2024

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On Wednesday, NYC CLC staff joined NYC’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit, the City Commission …
The post Labor Turns Out for Workers’ Rights Day of Action first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Photo courtesy: AFL-CIOOn Wednesday, NYC CLC staff joined NYC’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit, the City Commission on Human Rights, RWDSU...

07/02/2024

By Jessi Streib | The Conversation

The idea that a college degree levels the playing field for students of different socioeconomic classes has been …
The post College May Not Be The ‘Great Equalizer’ − Luck And Hiring Practices Also Play A Role, A Sociologist Explains first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Jessi Streib | The ConversationThe idea that a college degree levels the playing field for students of different socioeconomic classes has been bolstered in recent years. Research from 2011...

07/02/2024

By Ashley Borja

Federal law says nursing homes are supposed to be inspected by state health authorities at least once every 15 months. But …
The post Nearly Three in Four NYC Nursing Homes Haven’t Been Inspected Within the Last 15 Months first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Ashley BorjaFederal law says nursing homes are supposed to be inspected by state health authorities at least once every 15 months. But in New York City, a severe shortage of inspectors has....

07/01/2024

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By Katie Honan

Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams shook hands Friday in a …
The post ‘Adams and Adams’ Shake Hands on $112 Billion City Budget first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Mayor Eric Adams. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.comBy Katie HonanMayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams shook hands Friday in a tepid ceremony celebrating an agreement on a $...

07/01/2024

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By Esther Claudette Gittens

Ernesto “Che” Guevara, a pivotal figure in the Cuban Revolution and a symbol of revolutionary …
The post The Death of Che Guevara and Its Impact on His Legacy first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Che Guevara. Editorial Credit: ShutterstockBy Esther Claudette GittensErnesto “Che” Guevara, a pivotal figure in the Cuban Revolution and a symbol of revolutionary fervor, was killed in Bo...

07/01/2024

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By Esther Claudette Gittens

Ernesto “Che” Guevara, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, has become an enduring symbol of rebellion …
The post The Enduring Inspiration of Che Guevara’s Revolutionary Life first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Editorial credit: Marian Makapix / Shutterstock.comBy Esther Claudette GittensErnesto “Che” Guevara, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, has become an enduring symbol of rebellion and chan...

07/01/2024

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By Emma Winger | Immigration Impact

The Supreme Court made an about-face on June 14, holding that immigration …
The post Supreme Court Allows Deportations Without Adequate Notice, Backtracking on Previous Rulings first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Editorial credit: Rob Crandall / Shutterstock.comBy Emma Winger | Immigration ImpactThe Supreme Court made an about-face on June 14, holding that immigration judges may order noncitizens depor...

07/01/2024

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WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming approximately 11,000 new citizens in

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The post USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2024 and Continues Its Commitment to Naturalization first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Editorial credit: Lyonstock / Shutterstock.comWASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming approximately 11,000 new citizens i...

06/27/2024

Calculating personal injury damages in vehicle accidents is a complex process involving multiple factors to ensure fair compensation. This analysis will cover the various …
The post Analysis of Personal Injury Damages Calculation in Vehicle Accidents first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Esther Claudette GittensCalculating personal injury damages in vehicle accidents is a complex process involving multiple factors to ensure fair compensation. This analysis will cover the va...

06/26/2024

New York, NY — The New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Labor Law filed lawsuits against Planned Lifestyle Services and Planned Building Services —

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The post NYC Comptroller Sues Building Services Contractor for 421-a Prevailing Wage Violations at Two Apartment Complexes first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post New York, NY — The New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Labor Law filed lawsuits against Planned Lifestyle Services and Planned Building Services — divisions of Planned Companies — fo...

06/26/2024

By Janet Howard

In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has reaffirmed the federal law that prohibits individuals convicted of domestic violence …
The post Supreme Court Upholds Federal Law Blocking Domestic Abusers from Possessing Guns first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Janet HowardIn a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has reaffirmed the federal law that prohibits individuals convicted of domestic violence from possessing fi****ms. This r...

06/26/2024

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NEW YORK — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is joining an eleventh-hour push to thwart …
The post Leading New York City Progressive, Mulling 2025 Challenge To Eric Adams, To Blast Mayor’s Budget Cuts first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Brad lander. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.comBy Madina Toure | PoliticoNEW YORK — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is joining an eleventh-hour push to thwart unpopular cut...

06/26/2024

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By Jeff Coltin | Politico

NEW YORK — Hakeem Jeffries dealt the socialists in his backyard …
The post Hakeem Jeffries Ally In New York Legislature Beats Back Socialist Challenge first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Hakeem Jeffries. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.comBy Jeff Coltin | PoliticoNEW YORK — Hakeem Jeffries dealt the socialists in his backyard another loss Tuesday night, as the Dem...

06/26/2024

By PAHO

Geneva –- New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended …
The post Nearly 1.8 Billion Adults At Risk Of Disease From Not Doing Enough Physical Activity first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By PAHOGeneva –- New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. The findin...

06/26/2024

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By Pearl Phillip

The right to vote, particularly for Black voters in the U.S., has been bought with …
The post Voter Suppression: Every Voter Card is Covered with Blood first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.comBy Pearl PhillipThe right to vote, particularly for Black voters in the U.S., has been bought with blood, sweat, and tears. Voting is a f...

06/25/2024

Originally published on 311bankruptcy.com

In today’s economic landscape, homeowners’ financial health plays a crucial role in their overall stability and security. Whether you’ve just …
The post How Do I Improve My Financial Health as a Homeowner? first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Originally published on 311bankruptcy.comIn today’s economic landscape, homeowners’ financial health plays a crucial role in their overall stability and security. Whether you’ve just pur...

06/25/2024

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By Janet Howard

In the global fashion industry, where trends change with the seasons, one constant should …
The post Upholding Human Rights in Fashion: The Need for Genuine Trade Union Engagement first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Editorial credit: mark stephens photography / Shutterstock.comBy Janet HowardIn the global fashion industry, where trends change with the seasons, one constant should be to respect human right...

06/25/2024

New York City, renowned for its diversity and cultural vibrancy, has long been a microcosm of broader societal issues, including healthcare disparities. This analysis …
The post Analysis: Health Disparities in New York City Hospitals Across Racial Lines first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post New York City, renowned for its diversity and cultural vibrancy, has long been a microcosm of broader societal issues, including healthcare disparities. This analysis urgently examines whether...

06/25/2024

Gig workers are an important face of the changing nature of work. From delivery and Uber drivers to teachers and software designers, gig workers …
The post Report | Gig Workers, Freelancers and Independent Contractors first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Gig workers are an important face of the changing nature of work. From delivery and Uber drivers to teachers and software designers, gig workers are a diverse group of New Yorkers who share ma...

06/25/2024

By Esther Claudette Gittens

New York State has meticulously crafted a comprehensive framework of laws and regulations to prevent workplace discrimination. These laws not …
The post Protecting Citizens from Workplace Discrimination: An Analysis of New York State Law first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Esther Claudette GittensNew York State has meticulously crafted a comprehensive framework of laws and regulations to prevent workplace discrimination. These laws not only reinforce federal....

06/25/2024

Ma*****na, now legal for medical or recreational use in many states, was once the target of intense regulation and criminalization in the United States. …
The post The Criminalization of Ma*****na in the United States and Its Impact on Immigration Policy first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Ma*****na, now legal for medical or recreational use in many states, was once the target of intense regulation and criminalization in the United States. The reasons behind its prohibition in t...

06/25/2024

By Mental Health America

Each July, we honor the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell by recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National …
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By Mental Health AmericaEach July, we honor the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell by recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Mon...

06/25/2024

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By Mary Cunningham, City Limits

With this year’s presidential election expected to be a neck and neck competition …
The post As Presidential Election Nears, Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Editorial credit: Plat-Q / Shutterstock.comBy Mary Cunningham, City LimitsWith this year’s presidential election expected to be a neck and neck competition between President Joe Biden and fo...

06/24/2024

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Summer is officially here! As the heat wave hits NYC, it’s important to remain informed and aware of the dangers of …
The post Prevent Heat Illness! OSHA Heat Safety Tool and NYC Resources first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Photo courtesy: AFL-CIOSummer is officially here! As the heat wave hits NYC, it’s important to remain informed and aware of the dangers of heat illness. OSHA’s Heat Safety App allows worke...

06/24/2024

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On the night before the Juneteenth holiday, Local 3 IBEW hosted a Juneteenth forum and celebration attended by hundreds of Local …
The post Local 3 IBEW Hosts Juneteenth Forum and Celebration at Union Hall first appeared on Workers World Today.

Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post Photo courtesy: AFL-CIOOn the night before the Juneteenth holiday, Local 3 IBEW hosted a Juneteenth forum and celebration attended by hundreds of Local 3 members, retirees, families, and guest...