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Notes on Our Economy
After last month’s economic democracy conference at SLU, new ideas and conversations are bubbling up in New York City and beyond. How can we implement some of our best ideas about democratizing our workplaces and our economy? One attendee, Evelyn Wright of Commonwealth Hudson Valley, wrote a blog post outlining her work and ideas and…
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The New York Housing Conference Seeks Part Time Summer Intern
The New York Housing Conference (NYHC) is a nonprofit affordable housing policy and advocacy organization. We analyze public policy, educate and convene stakeholders and raise public awareness regarding New York’s need for affordable housing. We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern: To develop an organizational social media strategy, and to improve our overall…
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Sunnyside Shines Seeks Program Manager, Commercial Revitalization (Queens, NY)
Organization Description: The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District works to promote and enhance the commercial district of Sunnyside, Queens. We provide supplemental sanitation services, district marketing promotions and streetscape improvements to make Sunnyside, Queens a better place to live, shop and work. Job Description: The Commercial Revitalization Program Manager will help Sunnyside Shines, develop,…
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Society of Professional Engineers and Associates Seeks Labour Relations and/or Union Organizing
The Society of Professional Engineers and Associates (SPEA) is seeking a Labour Relations and/or Union Organizing professional to work as a SPEA Staff Representative. The position is available immediately. SPEA is an independent trade union representing employees in 5 bargaining units in workplaces across Ontario in the nuclear sector. Our office is located in Mississauga.…
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