Our client was on a Manhattan job site that was noticeably unsafe. He warned the general contractor and foreman several times about equipment repeatedly being left scattered around the job site. Even though a cluttered, disorganized job site poses obvious risks for a fall down accident, neither the general contractor nor the foreman did anything […]
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Property owners have a responsibility to maintain their premises. This includes repairing potholes and sidewalk defects. Our client was on an Orange County, NY job site when he was injured on the job. He was manning a trailer when he hit a pothole and was thrown from his seat to the ground. Only after our […]
Our client was hired to aide in the construction of a concrete ramp in Watertown, NY. On the day the project was supposed to begin it was pouring rain. The job site owners instructed our client to complete the work, regardless of the weather. Our client was not provided any protective equipment to wear or […]
Clearing ice and snow in winter months is not optional, property owners are required to ensure they clear ice and snow in a timely fashion. Our client was reporting to work on a White Plains, NY job site when she slipped and fell forward on an ice slab nearly an inch thick. Following the fall, […]
In April 2016, New York State enacted a Paid Family Leave (PFL) Law. Paid family leave is insurance fully funded by employees. It provides paid time off and job protection for employees who may want to bond with their child, take care of an ill family member or help in the caretaking of loved ones […]
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Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 17th? The iconic holiday that’s celebrated with food, fun and spirits is just around the corner! If you are still making last minute holiday preparations, take a minute to review the below list of AFL-CIO approved St. Patrick’s Day Food, Beverages, and Goodies: Corned Beef […]
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We held our firmwide Blood Drive to benefit the New York Blood Center on February 15, 2019. Winter storms, frigid temperatures and the wide spread flu are making it harder for the communities of New York and New Jersey to maintain their critical blood supply. Cancelled blood drives and reduced donor turnout through January have resulted […]
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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and everyone is scrambling for last minute gifts and ways to express their love. What would be better than giving your Valentine some Union-Made sweets, bubbly that has the Union Label or a floral bouquet that is Union-Made? Please take a minute and look at the below Union Made brands when […]
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The New York State Film and Television Tax Credit has made New York a leader worldwide in securing movie and television production which in turn puts tens of thousands of New York union members to work each year. According to a recent article from The New York State AFL-CIO, The New York State Film and Television […]
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Did you know that your union dues are now tax deductible? Well, you can thank your union for this benefit. Two years ago, the New York State AFL-CIO along with unions across the State of New York fought for legislation that would allow union members to deduct union dues on state income taxes. Effective in […]