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Republicans maintain control across local governments, with a pick up by Democrats in the Suffolk and Nassau Legislatures

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Republicans maintain control across local governments, with a pick up by Democrats in the Suffolk and Nassau Legislatures

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Jobs With Justice hosts workers' rights hearing for Long Island Starbucks workers

Jobs With Justice hosts workers' rights hearing for Long Island Starbucks workers

County officials, religious leaders, academics and labor representatives came out in support of Long Island’s unionized Starbucks workers Thursday night, gathering to hear testimony from employees about their treatment working for the Seattle-based coffee giant.

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Bay Shore company charged with violating labor laws, underpaying workers, Nassau DA says
Bay Shore company charged with violating labor laws, underpaying workers, Nassau DA says

Bay Shore company charged with violating labor laws, underpaying workers, Nassau DA says

A Bay Shore company accused of misclassifying 10 workers and underpaying them $47,000 in wages has been charged with violation of labor laws, Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly said.

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Starbucks stores in Garden City and Old Westbury push for union vote

Starbucks stores in Garden City and Old Westbury push for union vote

Baristas at Starbucks locations in Garden City and Old Westbury submitted signed union cards to the National Labor Relations Board Tuesday morning. Local employees of the Seattle-based coffee giant joined workers in 14 states in the coordinated push for unionization.

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Freeport contractor is barred from performing public work in NY for 5 years
Freeport contractor is barred from performing public work in NY for 5 years

Freeport contractor is barred from performing public work in NY for 5 years

A Freeport-based construction company is barred from performing public work, after pleading guilty to falsifying paperwork with the Wantagh Union Free School District, officials said Thursday.

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