Schumer Stops in Auburn to Support Steel Workers
During a visit to Auburn Monday, Senator Charles Schumer made a stop at Nucor Steel to discuss what the federal government must do to...
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New York Launches Healthcare Workers Scholarship
A new scholarship is being offered by the state. The New York State Healthcare Workers for Our Future Scholarship program provides a two-year full...
Gillibrand’s Bill Would Address Long-Term Care Workers Shortage
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has developed a bill that would address a nationwide shortage of long-term care workers. Long-term care workers, including certified nursing...
Workers Compensation Board Launches New Online Toolkit
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Clarissa M. Rodriguez announced the Board has launched a new online resource to help workers who become injured or...
Corning Incorporated Lays Off 1,000 Workers
One of the region's largest employers has laid off nearly two percent of its global workforce.
Just before last weekend, Corning Incorporated furloughed approximately 1,000...
Reduction in OT Threshold for Farm Workers Goes Into Effect Monday
The New York State Department of Labor is reminding New Yorkers that the
Deal Reached to Award $3M in Back Pay Owed to State Workers
An agreement has been reached to award nearly $3 million in back pay to more than 2,100 New York State employees who...
State Highlights 2023 Initatives to Keep Highway Workers Safe
As construction throughout much of New York State begins to wind down with winter weather setting in, Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the year-end...
New State Law Better Protects Freelance Workers
A new bill just signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul known as the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act, will provide protections, rights, and opportunities...
New York Boasts About Number of Clean Energy Workers
The number of individuals with clean energy jobs in New York State has reached its highest level ever. According to the Office of the...
NY Expands Loan Repayment Program for Mental Health Workers
A $5 million expansion of the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program was announced on Wednesday to extend eligibility to licensed mental health professionals....
Governor Joins Striking Auto Workers on Picket Line
Governor Kathy Hochul joined striking UAW members on the picket line in Rockland County on Wednesday.
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