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Recent News from New York State Department of Labor
Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Millwrights Local 1163, will conduct recruitment for 10 millwright apprentices from December 2, 2008 through November 24, 2009, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Labor Dept. Finds Long Island Cleaning Service Unlawfully Deducted Hundreds of Thousands From Worker Paychecks
An investigation of a Long Island cleaning service by the New York State Department of Labor's Division of Labor Standards revealed a series of illegal deductions from worker paychecks, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. ...
Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
The Plumbers and Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 267, will conduct recruitment from November 26, 2008 through April 22, 2009 for 12 pipefitter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Small Drop in Unemployment Rate, Job Count Declines in October
New York State's private sector job count decreased over the month by 13,900, or 0.2 percent, to 7,239,900 (seasonally adjusted) in October 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. New York State's unemployment rate, after seasonal adjust...
Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Local 281 (Binghamton), will conduct recruitment from November 19, 2008 through October 21, 2009 for 10 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Electricians Recruit Apprentices
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 3, will conduct recruitment from November 24 through December 8, 2008 for 500 electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced t...
Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices
The Area Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Elmira, Local 112, will conduct apprentice recruitment from November 17, 2008 through November 13, 2009 for 15 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith anno...
Metallic Lathers and Reinforcing Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices
The Joint Apprentice Committee for the Metallic Lathers and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local 46, will open recruitment on November 17 through December 1, 2008 for 30 lather (wood, wire, metal) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith...
Governor Paterson Opens Job Fairs Across New York State For Veterans And Their Families
Governor David A. Paterson announced that four career fairs opened today to veterans and their families in New York City, Albany, Syracuse and Western New York. More than 150 employers are attending the four job fairs, offering approximately 5,500...
Painters and Allied Trades Recruit Apprentices
The Painters and Allied Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund, District Council 9, will conduct recruitment for on November 14 through December 1, 2008 for 100 painter and decorator structural steel apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M....
**MEDIA ADVISORY** - For Planning Purposes Only
Four "Operation Hire: Veterans Career Fairs," sponsored by the Department of Labor, will be offered to veterans and their families on Thursday, November 13 in the Capital Region, Central New York, Western New York and New York City.
**MEDIA ADVISORY** - For Planning Purposes Only
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and invited guests will be holding an opening ceremony in Albany to commemorate the Operation Hire: Veterans Career Fair on Thursday, November 13. The job fair is designed for veterans and their immediat...
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Southern Tier Laborers' Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 621, will conduct recruitment from November 13 through December 12, 2008 for eight skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announc...
Asbestos And Insulation Workers Recruit Apprentices
The Heat & Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Joint Apprentice Committee, Local 4, will conduct recruitment from November 13, 2008 through October 9, 2009 for six insulators and asbestos worker apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patri...
ELECTRICIANS RECRUIT APPRENTICES
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 106, will conduct recruitment from November 12, 2008 through October 28, 2009 for five electrician and two residential electrician apprentices, ...
Painters and Allied Trades Recruit Apprentices
The Painters and Allied Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund, District Council 9, will conduct recruitment on November 7 through November 20, 2008 for 25 drywall finisher apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced t...
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Buffalo Laborers' Joint Apprenticeship Committee will conduct recruitment on November 4, 2008 through April 7, 2009 for 10 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Labor Department Announces Crackdown On Unemployment Insurance Fraud In New York City
Joined by law enforcement officials from throughout New York City, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that 126 arrests have been made in the five boroughs in relation to the theft of nearly $930,000 from New York State's un...
**Media Advisory** - Labor Department and District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Lower Manhattan
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and district attorneys from the five boroughs will hold a press conference in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, October 28, to announce that more than 100 individuals in New York City have been arrested and cha...
**Media Advisory** - Labor Department and District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Lower Manhattan
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and district attorneys from the five boroughs will hold a press conference in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, October 28, to announce that more than 100 individuals in New York City have been arrested and cha...
Empire State Highway Contractors Association Recruits Apprentices
The Empire State Highway Contractors Association, Inc. will conduct apprentice recruitment from October 20, 2008 through October 28, 2009 for three operating engineers (grading and paving equipment), three carpenters (heavy/highway), and three ski...
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship Committee of the Educational and Training Fund of Laborers' Local 91 will conduct recruitment from October 20 through October 31, 2008 for four skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Pa...
Small Loss in Jobs, Unemployment Rate Unchanged in September
New York State's private sector employment decreased over the month by 1,600, or less than 0.1 percent, to 7,254,300 (seasonally adjusted) in September 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. The September 2008 state unemployment rate, a...
Labor Dept. Recovers Nearly $660,000 in Underpayments for over 50 Workers at a Long Island Restaurant Chain
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that Mi Tierrita, a Long Island restaurant chain with locations in Hempstead, Patchogue and Brentwood, agreed to pay nearly $660,000 because of widespread labor law violations, including f...
**Media Advisory**
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference announcing the findings of a targeted investigation of a restaurant chain on Long Island. The findings of this investigation highlight violations of labor law in regard...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference announcing the findings of a targeted investigation of a restaurant chain on Long Island. The findings of this investigation highlight violations of labor law in regard...
Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 66, will conduct recruitment from October 15, 2008 through September 16, 2009 for three apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Electricians Recruit Apprentices
The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Binghamton, Local 325, will conduct recruitment from October 6, 2008 through September 14, 2009 for five apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
NYS Labor Department to Sponsor West Side Job Fair
The New York State Department of Labor will co-sponsor the West Side Job Fair on Wednesday, October 8 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Father Belle Community Center -104 Maryland Street, Buffalo, NY. The event is being held in conjunction w...
ELECTRICIANS RECRUIT APPRENTICES
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 41, will conduct recruitment from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 for ten electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patric...
Electricians Recruit Apprentices
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 41, will conduct recruitment from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 for four electrician (housewire or residential) apprentices, State ...
DoL Announces Legislation Requiring Long Island Companies to Give 90 Day Layoff Notice or Face Strict Penalty
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, joined by local officials at an event in Patchogue today announced the signing of the State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David A. Paterson. The state law, which wa...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Patchogue with Assemblywoman Patricia Eddington, Senator Caesar Trunzo, Assemblyman Marc Alessi, as well as other local officials to announce the signing of the state...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Patchogue with Assemblywoman Patricia Eddington, Senator Caesar Trunzo, Assemblyman Marc Alessi, as well as other local officials to announce the signing of the state...
Labor Dept. Announces Crackdown On Unemployment Insurance Fraud In Western New York & Finger Lakes Regions
Joined by state and local officials at an event in Buffalo, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced that 45 individuals in the Western New York and Finger Lakes regions were arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting t...
Media Advisory: Labor Department And District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Buffalo
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and local district attorneys will hold a press conference in Buffalo on Tuesday, September 23, to announce that dozens of individuals in the Western New York and Finger Lakes Regions have been arrested an...
Media Advisory: Labor Department And District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Buffalo
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and local district attorneys will hold a press conference in Buffalo on Tuesday, September 23, to announce that dozens of individuals in the Western New York and Finger Lakes Regions have been arrested an...
Small Gain in Jobs, Unemployment Rate Climbs in August
New York State's private sector employment increased over the month by 3,000, or less than 0.1 percent, to 7,261,200 (seasonally adjusted) in August 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. In addition, New York State's unemployment rate,...
Labor Dept. Announces Legislation Requiring Companies to Give a 90-Day Layoff Notice or Face Strict Penalties
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, joined at an event in Poughkeepsie by Congressman John Hall and other local officials, today announced the signing by Governor David A. Paterson of the State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Poughkeepsie with Congressman John Hall and other local officials to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Gov...
Elevator Constructors Recruit Apprentices
The International Union of Elevator Constructors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 14, will conduct recruitment on September 10, 2008 through August 13, 2009 for six elevator/escalator constructor and modernizer apprentices, State...
Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices
The Asbestos Workers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 91, will open recruitment on September 10, 2008 through February 11, 2009 for five insulator/firestop worker/asbestos worker apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announc...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Poughkeepsie with Congressman John Hall and other local officials to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Gov...
Labor Dept. Announces Legislation Requiring Companies to Provide 90-Day Layoff Notice or Face Strict Penalties
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, joined at an event in Utica by Congressman Michael Arcuri and other local officials, today announced the signing by Governor David A. Paterson of the State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (...
Labor Dept. Announces Legislation Requiring Companies to Give a 90-Day Layoff Notice or Face Strict Penalties
At an event in Watervliet, NY, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced the signing by Governor David A. Paterson of the State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. The state law will provide more advance not...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Utica to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David A. Paterson. The law will strengthen provisions ...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference at the former site of Tech Valley Printing in Watervliet to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David ...
MEDIA ADVISORY
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Utica to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David A. Paterson. The law will strengthen provisions ...
MEDIA ADVISORY
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference at the former site of Tech Valley Printing in Watervliet to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David ...
MEDIA ADVISORY
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Utica to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David A. Paterson. The law will strengthen provisions ...
MEDIA ADVISORY
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference at the former site of Tech Valley Printing in Watervliet to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David ...
Department of Labor Finds Extensive Underpayment of Wages to Workers at Saratoga Race Course
At a press conference in Albany, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Labor Department has found widespread violations of minimum wage and overtime laws affecting Saratoga Race Course's backstretch workers, including...
Labor Department to Announce Findings of Investigation at Saratoga Race Course
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference to announce the findings of a proactive Labor Department investigation at Saratoga Race Course. The findings of this investigation will highlight widespread violations o...
State Finds Bathroom Attendants At Local Fairs Were Underpaid
A recent Department of Labor (DoL) investigation of local fairs across the state revealed serious labor law violations involving restroom attendants, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. Portlock Maintenance Systems, a Penns...
Labor Department Investigation Of New York’s Car Wash Industry Uncovers Nearly $6.6 Million In Unpaid Wages
At a press conference in New York City, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced the results of a Department of Labor (DOL) investigation of New York state's car wash industry. The Labor Department conducted unannounced inspections of ...
Labor Department to Reveal the Results Of A Targeted Investigation Of NYS Car Wash Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference to announce the findings of a proactive statewide investigation of New York's car wash industry. The findings of this investigation highlight the industry's poor treatme...
New York State Economy Loses Jobs For Fifth Month In 2008
New York State's private sector employment decreased over the month by 6,500, or 0.1 percent, to 7,251,300 (seasonally adjusted) in July 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. The state's seasonally adjusted private sector job count has ...
Media Advisory: Labor Department to Reveal The Results Of A Targeted Investigation Of NYS Car Wash Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference to announce the findings of a proactive statewide investigation of New York's car wash industry. The findings of this investigation highlight the industry's poor treatme...
Labor Department To Announce Landmark Legislation Impacting Western New York’s Workers
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Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference at the Labor Department's Western New York Regional Office to announce the signing by Governor David A. Paterson of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WA...
Public Forum Series Notice
The New York State Apprenticeship and Training Council announces a series of public forums to be held statewide in conjunction with the release of the External Coffey Consultant's Report "A Review of Apprenticeship in New York State" and the Depar...
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Pavers & Roadbuilders District Council Joint Apprenticeship Committee, will hold recruitment from August 11 through August 13 for 30 skilled construction laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.