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fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Mamdani taps union leader to head Intergovernmental Affairs; de Blasio alum as head of staffing * Brooklyn Paper

"When we are in City Hall, I will turn to Jahmila to help us build the coalitions we need to enact durable solutions and secure the political relationships necessary to follow through on these promises," Mamdani said at a press conference at the Greenpoint Library on Dec. 17. The role is likely to be critical for Mamdani's administration, as many of the mayor-elect's campaign promises - like free buses and universal childcare - will require support and funding from Albany and the City Council.
New York City
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm 90 and work at a convenience store. I make $14.90 an hour and money is tight, but I hope to retire.

At 90, a former carpenter returned to part-time cooking after his wife's illness to earn extra retirement income, using decades of construction and union experience.
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US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Jesus Soriano, union leader in the scientific rebellion against Trump: You'll go to a restaurant and won't know if the meat is contaminated or not'

Employees at the NSF launched a rebellion against budget cuts threatening American science.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

Long-time head of 1199SEIU Healthcare Union soundly defeated

Yvonne Armstrong defeated George Gresham as head of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, highlighting a shift towards transparent leadership.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

I'm a federal employee watching colleagues get laid off by DOGE. It's been devastating - we aren't cogs, we're human beings.

Many employees who have been let go are newer to the National Park Service. A buyout offer is also still in progress.
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