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New York Joins National Policy Academy to Develop Strategies in Assisting Returning Veterans & Their Families
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that New York was one of nine states and one territory that participated in the National Policy Academy for returning veterans; a public-private collaborative aimed at developing strategies to improve ser...
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...
New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates for Congress
Today at the New York State AFL-CIO's Constitutional Convention, delegates voted to endorse the following candidates for Congress:
New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes Unanimously Re-Elected By Convention Delegates
At the New York State AFL-CIO's 31st Constitutional Convention, delegates unanimously re-elected the slate of Denis Hughes, President and Terrence Melvin, Secretary-Treasurer.
New York State AFL-CIO Delegates Vote to Postpone Endorsement Consideration for State Senate and Assembly
Delegates to the New York State AFL-CIO's Constitutional Convention, voted unanimously today to postpone endorsement proceedings related to the New York State Senate and Assembly.
PEF Hails Governor Paterson for Signing Bill Restricting Nurse Overtime
Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today commended Gov. David Paterson for signing legislation that will finally set limits on mandatory overtime for nurses.
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...
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...
OGS To Award Over $794,240 In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for three contracts representing more than $794,240 in new construction, providing work in three counties of New York.
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...
PEF, parole officers show support for officer under investigation
Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) and parole officers represented by PEF will be in Syracuse Thursday, August 7, to show their support for a New York state parole officer whose account of how he was injured during the...
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.
Retirees Win $3.6 Million Judgement Against Westchester County
Retirees Win $3.6 million judgement against county WHITE PLAINS — CSEA, New York’s leading union, has won a $3.6 million class action lawsuit against Westchester County on behalf of 1,600 retired union members. The union filed a suit...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 14 construction contracts representing more than $7 MILLION in construction, providing work in 10 counties of New York.
Plumbers Recruit Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Plumbers, Local 200, will conduct recruitment from August 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009 for 18 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Elevator Constructors Recruit Apprentices
The International Union of Elevator Constructors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 27, will conduct recruitment on August 12, 2008 through July 14, 2009 for 5 elevator/escalator constructor and modernizer apprentices, State Labor ...
Judge Orders City Must Pay Worker For Cancer Screening
A Saratoga County Supreme Court Judge has ordered the City of Saratoga Springs to restore two hours sick leave to a City Hall employee who was forced to use her leave accruals when she took time off during the workday for breast cancer screening.
PEF Endorses Barack Obama for President
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), the state's largest white-collar union and second-largest state-employee union, today announced its support of Barack Obama to become the next president of the United States.
Contractor for Major Clothing Lines Cited for More Than $5 Million In Unpaid Wages
New York State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today that the Department of Labor found extensive labor law violations committed by Jin Shun Incorporated, a garment contractor located at 47-51 33rd Street in Long Island City, on the...
Contractor for Major Clothing Lines to be Cited for Millions of Dollars for Operating an Illegal Sweatshop
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will announce findings of extensive labor law violations committed by a garment contractor that produces apparel for several major clothing lines. The company, located in Queens, New York, cheated hundre...
Contractor for Major Clothing Lines to be Cited for Millions of Dollars for Operating an Illegal Sweatshop
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will announce findings of extensive labor law violations committed by a garment contractor that produces apparel for several major clothing lines. The company, located in Queens, New York, cheated hundred...
Elevator Industry Recruits Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the Elevator Industry will conduct recruitment July 22 and July 24 for 50 elevator servicer and repairer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
United Service Workers Recruit Apprentices
The HVAC Division of United Service Workers, Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Bohemia, Local 355, will conduct apprentice recruitment from July 22 through 31 for two sheet metal workers and two pipefitter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M....
Labor Department Continues Crackdown On Unemployment Iinsurance Fraud in the Capital Region and North Country
Joined by state and local officials at an event in Albany, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced that 33 individuals in the Capital Region and North Country were arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting to defraud ...
CSEA Endorses Hein for County Executive, Quigley for Comptroller
CSEA today endorsed County Administrator Mike Hein for Ulster County Executive and James Quigley for County Controller.
Court Orders Law Entitles Workers To Be Paid For Cancer Screening
A Dutchess County Supreme Court Judge has ordered the Wappingers Central School District to restore sick leave accruals to three of its employees whom the district forced to use their leave accruals for breast cancer screening.
Media Advisory: Labor Department, District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Albany
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Denise E. O'Donnell and local district attorneys will hold a press conference in Albany on Monday, July 21, to announce that 33 individuals in the Capit...
Media Advisory: Labor Department, District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Albany
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Denise E. O'Donnell and district attorneys from the Capital Region and North Country will hold a press conference in Albany on Monday, July 21, to annou...
State Economy Adds Jobs for the First Time in Five Months
New York State's private sector employment increased over the month by 4,200, or 0.1 percent, to 7,259,900 (seasonally adjusted) in June 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. This was the first monthly increase in the state's seasonall...
Labor Department Announces $26 Million Investment in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced nearly $26 million in strategic investments across the state to help train workers and revitalize local economies. At a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SU...
Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SUNY Plattsburgh President Dr. John Ettling, Clinton Community College President Dr. Fred Woodward, and workforce partne...
Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SUNY Plattsburgh President Dr. John Ettling, Clinton Community College President Dr. Fred Woodward, and workforce partne...
Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SUNY Plattsburgh President Dr. John Ettling, Clinton Community College President Dr. Fred Woodward, and workforce partne...
Labor Department Continues Crackdown on Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Joined by state and county officials at an event in White Plains, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced that 49 individuals in the Hudson Valley region were arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting to defraud New Y...
Labor Department, Hudson Valley Officials To Hold Press Conference
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be in White Plains on Tuesday to announce that 49 individuals in the Hudson Valley region have been arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting to defraud New York State's Unemployment...
Media Advisory Labor Department, Hudson Valley Officials To Hold Press Conference
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be in White Plains on Tuesday to announce that 49 individuals in the Hudson Valley region have been arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting to defraud New York State's Unemployment...
Labor Department Announces Extension Of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that an extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits is available for the thousands of New Yorkers who have exhausted their 26 weeks of benefits. This federal extension will provide ...
MEDIA ADVISORY
Recently, a 13 week extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits was signed into law. Approximately 200,000 New Yorkers, including more than 89,000 in New York City, would have exhausted their UI benefits had this extension not been signed. T...
Media Advisory
Recently, a 13 week extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits was signed into law. Approximately 200,000 New Yorkers, including more than 89,000 in New York City, would have exhausted their UI benefits had this extension not been signed. T...
OGS to Award Over $391,400 in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for two contracts representing more than $391,400 in new construction, providing work in two counties of New York.
Zeldin Refuses to Meet With AFL-CIO over Immigration, Iraq Stances
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today further asserted himself as the anti-establishment candidate, announcing that he would not attend the candidate screening held today by the Long Island Federation of Labor,...
Labor Department Announces $26 Million Investment in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced nearly $26 million in strategic investments across the state to help train workers and revitalize local economies. At a press conference with Broome County Executive Barbara J. Fiala, Ass...
New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Michael McMahon for Congress
Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's "early endorsement" of Michael McMahon in the 13th Congressional District.
Media Advisory: Labor Department To Announce $26 Million Investment In New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with Broome County Executive Barbara J. Fiala, Assemblymember Donna Lupardo and workforce partners from the Southern Tier Region to announce $26 million as part of a sta...
Media Advisory
CSEA members working for Orange County will hold an informational picket Wednesday, July 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Orange County Government Center.
Labor Commissioner Urges Business Owners To Hire Inner-City Youth
Employers that hire youth may be eligible for hundreds of dollars in tax credits, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. At a press conference at City Hall in Schenectady, NY, Commissioner Smith identified the numerous benefit...
Labor Department Announces $26 Million Investment in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced nearly $26 million in strategic investments across the state to help train workers and revitalize local economies. At a press conference with City of Schenectady Mayor Brian U. Stratton a...
Media Advisory: Labor Department To Announcement $26 Million In Investments In New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Schenectady Mayor Brian U. Stratton and members of the Schenectady County Legislature to announce $26 million as part of a statewide "Brain Gain" Initiative...
New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Jon Powers for Congress
Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's "early endorsement" of Jon Powers in the 26th Congressional District.
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 13 construction contracts representing more than $2.1 MILLION in construction, providing work in six counties of New York.
OGS to Award Over $7.8 Million in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for five contracts representing more than $7.8 MILLION in new construction, providing work in four counties of New York.
NYS Department of Labor Event Cancelled
Announcement of significant wage tax credits available to businesses via the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
Labor Commissioner Smith Joins State and County Officials, Business Leaders to Announce Tax Incentives TODAY
Businesses that hire young people from the inner city may qualify for hundreds of dollars in tax credits.
Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee will conduct recruitment from July 1, 2008 through June 30,2009 for five apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Labor Commissioner Smith Joins State, Local, Business Officials to Announce Tax Incentives for Businesses
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State Labor Department Suspends Rochester Asbestos Project
The New York State Department of Labor has issued a “Suspension of Asbestos Project” notice to Gordon Smith Contracting, due to numerous egregious violations of Code Rule 56, which governs asbestos removal. The company is in the sec...
NYS AFL-CIO Applauds Nurses Overtime Agreement
New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes today issued the following statement regarding passage of legislation by the State Senate and Assembly to curb mandatory overtime for nurses:
Experienced Nurses Rewarded In Breakthrough Contract at New York Presbyterian Hospital
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Total Safety Consulting Recruits Apprentices
Total Safety Consulting will conduct recruitment for 10 safety manager apprentices on June 23, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
PEF Applauds State Leaders for Putting Patient Safety First, Ending Mandatory OT for Nurses
Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) commended action by the governor and legislative leaders that will finally set limits on mandatory overtime for nurses.
National Slowdown Affects New York State’s Economy
New York State's private sector job count decreased over the month by 2,300, or less than 0.1 percent, to 7,256,600 (seasonally adjusted) in May 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. Private sector employment in the state has now dropp...
Nurses welcome agreement to ban mandatory overtime
The New York State Nurses Association hailed an agreement announced today by the leaders of the State Legislature and Gov. David Paterson that will lead to a state law prohibiting healthcare employers from forcing nurses to work overtime.
Labor Department Announces Statewide Crackdown on Unemployment Insurance Fraud
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today the first results of statewide enforcement efforts against Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud. In Nassau and Suffolk Counties, 29 individuals were arrested and charged with multiple feloni...
NYS Young Worker Safety Group Announces Initiatives for Teen Worker Safety Month
The New York State Young Worker Safety and Health Project, a consortium of government agencies, non-profit organizations, unions and worker advocacy groups, today announced a series of initiatives and programs to promote workplace safety and educa...
Union Nurses Join Forces for Patient Safety
Hundreds of nurses from five prominent nurses’ unions filled the plaza in front of the Capitol steps today calling for legislation that would ban mandatory overtime and ensure safe nurse staffing levels. Busloads of nurses from across the s...
Initiatives Announced Implementing Governor Paterson’s Proclamation of June as Teen Worker Safety Month
MEDIA ADVISORY
Union Nurses to Rally for Patient Safety at State Capitol
On Tuesday, June 10, hundreds of nurses from five prominent nurses’ unions will fill the plaza in front the Capitol steps calling for legislation that would ban mandatory overtime and ensure safe nurse staffing levels.
PEF Praises Governor’s Effort To Save Taxpayer Dollars
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today applauded Gov. David Paterson’s executive order requiring that contracts between state agencies and private consultants be justified by savings to the taxpayers, and open to full pub...
Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
The Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 17, will conduct recruitment from June 25 through November 26, 2008 for six operating engineer (heavy equipment) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith ann...
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Albany for Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Garden City for Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Malone for Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...
CSEA Slams Suozzi Commission Tax Cap Proposal as Attack on Education
CSEA today blasted recommendations by a state commission, led by Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, calling for a school district property tax cap. The CSEA leader said the proposal is an outright attack on New York’s school children and sc...
Labor Department Statement on State Police Charges
We have been informed by the State Police regarding the charges against Arthur Durivage. As a result, and effective immediately, the Commissioner of Labor has placed Mr. Durivage on unauthorized leave without pay while we review further disciplin...
Media Advisory
On Thursday, May 29, members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will join members from the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) for a rally to draw attention to the nursing shortage at Sunmount Developmental ...
Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
The Plumbers and Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 73 (Oswego), will conduct recruitment from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009 for six apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Nurses Association Files Objection to Peninsula Hospital Election
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has filed an objection with National Labor Relations Board related to the May 14 union representation election at Peninsula Hospital in Queens.
Labor Department Celebrates Legacy of Kate Mullany As Part of Labor History Month
At an event at the Kate Mullany National Historic Site in Troy, NY, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith was joined by members of the labor community and various elected officials to commemorate Labor History Month in New York State. Labor ...
Seabreeze Rain Update
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will conduct a press conference today at Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, New York at 12 Noon to discuss efforts the Department of Labor is making to promote amusement park safety. These efforts inc...
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 322, will conduct recruitment from June 2 through June 13, 2008 for five skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Painters and Allied Trades Recruit Apprentices
The Painters and Allied Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund, District Council 9, will conduct recruitment on June 6 for 100 painter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
PSC Evaluates Standardized Facility and Equipment Transfer (SAFE-T) Program
The New York State Public Service Commission today initiated a proceeding to evaluate and develop the potential benefits of a standardized facility and equipment transfer (SAFE-T) program. The program is intended to enhance the coordination, commu...
Citizens Met or Exceeded Service Standards
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today received a report from Staff of the Department of Public Service (Staff) concerning Citizens Communications’ service quality report for the first quarter of 2008. During the fir...
RPEA Fights Misinformation about Retiree Health Insurance Bill
The Retired Public Employees Association, speaking on behalf of public service retirees across the State, wants to set the record straight over recently published misinformation concerning the New York State Legislature’s intent to examine h...
Commissioner to Discuss Amusement Park Safety at Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester on May 22 at Noon
Commissioner Will Then Attend a One-Stop Career Center Opening in Lyons at 2:30 pm and Present a Check for $100K
RPEA Fights Misinformation about Retiree Health Insurance Bill
The Retired Public Employees Association, speaking on behalf of public service retirees across the State, wants to set the record straight over recently published misinformation concerning the New York State Legislature’s intent to examine h...
Former Business Owner in Tompkins Cty. Jailed After Failing to Pay Restitution for Unpaid Wages
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that a local business owner has been sentenced to one year in the Tompkins County Jail for violations of state labor laws. Business owner Melea Bartley was sentenced to jail for violating...
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Binghamton for Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...
CSEA Rips Misrepresentation of the Facts Over Retiree Health Legislation
CSEA today ripped the Empire Center and the New York State Association of Counties for their attempts to mislead the media and the public over legislation to protect local government retirees' health care benefits.
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Lake Placid for Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Construction and General Laborers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 633, will conduct recruitment from May 21, 2008 through May 20, 2009 for 10 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smi...
Roofers Recruit Apprentices
The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 210, will conduct recruitment from May 19, 2008 through April 30, 2009 for 15 roofer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia...
CSEA Reaches Contract Settlement for 6,000 Court Employees Across New York
CSEA - New York's Leading Union - has reached a tentative agreement with the New York State Office of Court Administration on a new contract covering more than 6,000 non-judicial employees in the state’s Unified Court System.
Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
The Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 106, will conduct recruitment from May 14, 2008 through April 15, 2009 for five operating engineer (universal equipment) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia S...
New York State AFL-CIO Announces “Early Endorsement” Of Dan Maffei For Congress
Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation’s “early endorsement” of Dan Maffei in the 25th Congressional District.
Innovative $2 Million Program to Bolster the Role of Internships Across New York State
Youth across New York State will soon benefit from a $2 million internship grant program, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. This new internship program, overseen by the New York State Department of Labor, will serve more...
GOER and Civil Service Announce State to Celebrate New York State Employee Recognition Day
New York State Civil Service Commissioner Nancy G. Groenwegen and Governor’s Office of Employee Relations Director Gary Johnson today announced the state will celebrate New York State Employee Recognition Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, to ho...
Media Advisory
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with Albany Mayor Gerald Jennings and Albany County Executive Michael Breslin to announce $2 million to serve more than 1,800 youth across New York State though internsh...
NYS Labor Department to Co-Sponsor Asian Job Fair
The New York State Department of Labor, in cooperation with the Asian Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC), will co-sponsor the Asian Job Fair on Wednesday, May 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel Flushing Center, 13...
1199/SEIU tries to raid NYSNA unit
1199/SEIU has filed a petition to decertify the New York State Nurses Association as the collective bargaining agent for registered nurses at Peninsula Hospital.
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Buffalo Laborers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee will conduct recruitment on May 6 and August 5, 2008 for 10 construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Niagara Falls for Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Queensbury for Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...
CSEA Slams Recommendations
CSEA today slammed two controversial recommendations of the Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness as the same old scapegoating of public employees. The report was released publicly today after being leaked to the Buffalo Ne...