by Jessica Brown, TCWC Social Work Intern and Community Organizer We’ve gotten a number of calls at the Tompkins County Workers’ Center from people asking what to do in the case that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) comes to work. The National Immigrant Law Center has created this guide to help you know what to […]
New York State workers should check their pay stubs for the minimum wage increase that went into effect on December 31st, 2017. The majority of workers upstate should now be making $10.40/hour.For “Fast Food” workers minimum wage is now $11.75. Fast food businesses are establishments with more than 30 locations serving primarily food and drink […]
by Ellen David Friedman If you’re reading this, the chances are that you agree all workers need dignity, decency, and a collective voice in their workplace. If you’re not sure you agree, take some time to talk to different kinds of workers to see how they feel. In nearly every sector – service, retail, hospitality, […]
by Korbin Richards Service is power. Does that surprise you? If you think about it, it starts to make sense. After three years serving coffee and meeting countless people who have worked in the hospitality industry, I’ve noticed that the reality of our work doesn’t match up with how we’re perceived and treated by our […]
I work at Vanguard Printing in Ithaca through a temp agency. I make $9.70/hour. On average, I work around 70 hours per week. Last week I worked 73 hours. I was released from prison earlier this year. I take as many hours as I can so that I can pay off fines and court fees […]