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City Council defuses ‘nuclear bomb’ plan to regulate luxury restaurants at NYC hotels amid backlash
Menin told The Post on Monday the threat to restaurants was “an unintended consequence” of the original bill.
NYC hotels launch $20 million blitz against 'nuclear bomb' council bill that could boost room costs
“This job-killer bill has done the near impossible — galvanized the diverse interests of New York City’s hotel owners,’’ said a rep for the new Hotel Owners of New York...
Hotel union donated over $700K to NYC pols backing bill that could drive up lodging costs
A powerful union has funneled more than $700,000 in campaign donations since 2021 to lawmakers backing controversial legislation.
California fast food workers demand another minimum wage increase — four months after $4 raise
The union is calling for increased job stability, fair payment for owed back pay, stable schedules for workers, and a thorough investigation into what they claim are widespread “pervasive abuses”...
Notoriously chaotic — yet beloved — Starbucks at Astor Place shutters after nearly 30 years
Despite it being known for its decrepit public bathrooms, napping homeless folks and indoor panhandling, regulars are mourning the shuttered spot, once one of Manhattan's largest Starbucks.
One of JD Vance's closest friends is a union leader who served in Iraq with him
"JD is a friend of labor," Cullen Tiernan said.
Lawmakers aim to clobber hotels (and NYC economy) to please unions
A City Council hearing is set for Tuesday on a disastrous bill to force the hotel industry to use more union labor, severely limit outside contracting and obtain new licenses...
Video game performers to go on strike in another blow to Hollywood — here's why
The decision follows months of negotiations with major video game companies including Activision Productions, Electronic Arts and Epic Games.
Michigan worker groups strip union bosses of collection powers, sue others
Nearly six months after the Michigan Legislature repealed Right to Work laws, more groups of workers are taking action against what they say are coercive measures of some unions to...
Unhappy Disney unions vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practices
Disney unions vote to authorize strike, claiming unfair labor practices. There hasn't been a strike at DIsneyland in 40 years.
NY Assembly speaker wants answers after labor group lays off his lobbyist girlfriend
The powerful Bronx pol called up Mike Hellstrom, the co-chairman of Greater New York LECET, last month inquiring about why his girlfriend, Rebecca LaMorte, had been let go, sources confirmed...
Beloved grocery store chain will shutter 7 NYC-area stores, 32 overall
Stop & Shop will shutter seven stores in the New York City area and 32 overall as inflation-battered shoppers seek cheaper supermarkets, the company said on Friday.
Teamsters boss's RNC speech reveals union's internal split
Donald Trump has made historic inroads among union members — so Teamsters boss Sean O’Brien is trying to hold on to their allegiance.
Legal Aid union accused of retaliating against LI members who called out 'antisemitic' practices
A Jewish civil-rights group is suing the union repping taxpayer-funded Legal Aid lawyers for allegedly retaliating against three members who objected to its antisemitic practices.
Teachers union president mocked for channeling 'The Office' character Dwight Schrute in 'totally unhinged' speech
The president of the nation's largest teachers union is being mocked for a “totally unhinged” speech, with critics comparing the appearance to an over-the-top scene from "The Office."
Trump or Biden? NYC police union asks members who it should back -- but there’s a clear favorite
One of New York City's most prominent police unions is holding a first-of-its kind internal vote to decide which candidate to endorse for the 2024 presidential race — but some...
Union leader slammed as 'distasteful' after pushing for more OT pay during slain NYPD cop's funeral
A union leader in Nassau County is being called out for filing an unfair labor practice, claiming the employees he represents didn't get enough overtime during NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller's...
Canada's second largest airline cancels over 400 flights after workers go on surprise strike
TORONTO — Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, said it canceled 407 flights affecting 49,000 passengers after the maintenance workers union announced it went on strike.
UFT boss Michael Mulgrew threatens to blow $600 million hole in NYC finances
If United Federation of Teachers boss Michael Mulgrew and the Municipal Labor Committee back out of their Medicare Advantage deal with the city, costing it $600 million a year, their...
Teamsters boss accepts Trump’s invitation to speak at RNC in Milwaukee as Biden loses union support
Former President Donald Trump boasted Friday that Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien has accepted his invitation to speak at next month’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.