Victories

Monday it was the increase in the minimum wage, last night, the Tompkins County Legislature voted 8-7 to forestall expansion of the Tompkins County Jail! Victories, no matter how large or small, or so important to give us a sense of moving forward. More than 70 people showed up to vigil and speak out at […]

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The struggle for economic justice and a living wage for all showed how powerful a force it can be as the Republican-controlled State Senate today joined the Democratic Assembly in overriding Governor Pataki’s veto and passing an increase in the New York State minimum wage to take effect January 1, 2005. In voting by a […]

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Today was a big day for workers’ rights in Tompkins County as we publicly, in coordination with the NY State Attorney General, the Latino Civic Association, and three Cornell student groups, announced a settlement being reached with Collegetown Pizza. Thanks to all those who’ve helped and supported us in this important case! Below are the […]

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USDOL Finds Violations at Kinko’s Six employees of Kinko’s received $21,642 in back wages following a US Department of Labor investigation of the Kinko’s branch in Ithaca. The violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act were uncovered after the Tompkins County Workers’ Rights Center filed a complaint on behalf of two of the employees. The […]

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