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New York State Human Services Workers Fight for Fair Wages: Will ‘Pay Fair Now’ Legislation Pass?

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New York State Human Services Workers Fight for Fair Wages: Will ‘Pay Fair Now’ Legislation Pass?

With the imminent passage of New York State’s fiscal year 2025 budget, there is another group of workers hoping to see adjustments to their wage income. It is more than 150,000 thousand employees of organizations non-profit human services organizations, which receive wages so low that even the restaurant workforce, earn more or equal money. “While … Read more

New York City Congestion Pricing: $15 Toll to Drive South of 61st Street in Manhattan and Plan to Increase Bus Frequency

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New York City Congestion Pricing: $15 Toll to Drive South of 61st Street in Manhattan and Plan to Increase Bus Frequency

New York City is set to implement a congestion pricing scheme, the first in the country, charging $15 to drive south of 61st Street in Manhattan, This implies that residents of the Big Apple, who live in locations without convenient access to Subway, will be forced to choose between paying this toll or expose yourself … Read more