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Chelsea

December 07, 2012

Seminary Hotel Blames Layoffs on Act of God

Owners say the layoffs are due to Sandy, but employees claim bosses used the storm to get rid of them.

New York City

November 29, 2012

McDonald's, Burger King Workers Join Strike to Demand Higher Wages

Fast food workers from Wendy's, McDonalds, and Burger King want $15 per hour and the right to unionize.

New York City

May 31, 2012

Construction Jobs Hit 13-Year Low, But Wages Expected to Hit All-Time High

Construction jobs were the lowest since 1999, but wages will soon top $70K, a report said.

Midtown

June 08, 2011

Macy's Workers Rally in Midtown Before Contract Expires

The company's contract with its workers is set to expire one week from today.

Manhattan

May 12, 2011

Council Faces Off Over Controversial 'Living Wage' Bill

A hearing was held to consider whether developers who receive big city grants should pay workers higher wages.

Manhattan

March 09, 2011

City Workers Are Paid 17 Percent Less Than Private Sector, Comptroller Says

The comptroller has released a report that says that city workers' benefit costs are similar to other large employers.

Manhattan

November 09, 2010

Manhattan Average Weekly Salaries Up Nearly 12 Percent in First Quarter of 2010, Stats Show

Manhattan had the largest increase in weekly wages in the nation, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

August 05, 2010

Del Posto Workers Protest Mario Batali Outside Restaurant

Disgruntled workers at Mario Batali's Meatpacking District restaurant, Del Posto, took to the streets on Wednesday.

Downtown

June 09, 2010

Wall St. Earnings Fall More Than 20 Percent in 2009, Study Says

A 21.5 percent drop in Wall Street wages could have a devastating affect on the local economy, according to a new report.

Upper West Side

March 10, 2010

Ex-Workers Demand Lost Wages From Upper West Side Café

A 21.5 percent drop in Wall Street wages could have a devastating affect on the local economy, according to a new report.