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NYC Council Introduces “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act
This holiday season, New Yorkers living in the gig economy were given reason for optimism: the NY City Council introduced a bill proposing a set of rights for freelance workers. Dubbed “Freelance Isn’t Free Act,” and introduced by Council Member Brad Lander, this act would give freelance workers access to “protections now enjoyed by regular employees.” Lydia DePillis,…
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Davidson Community Center Seeks Paid Intern (Bronx, NY)
Commercial Revitalization Intern Position: PAID The Davidson Community Center Inc., founded in 1965, is a non-profit community based organization with a history of cooperative programming serving children, families and seniors throughout the Northwest Bronx. We believe that essential skills, training and education are crucial tools for a thriving community. We have partnered with the New…
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Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) Hiring for 2 Positions
FHJC is a non-profit civil rights organization that serves New York City and the seven suburban New York counties of Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester. Our mission is to: 1) challenge and eliminate housing discrimination; 2) to promote policies that foster open, accessible, and inclusive communities; and, 3) to strengthen the enforcement of local, state, and…
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ALIGN Seeks Strategic Researcher
ALIGN: the Alliance for a Greater New York unites labor and community for a more just and sustainable New York. Formed by the merger of New York Jobs with Justice and Urban Agenda, ALIGN builds upon 20 years of creating good jobs, healthy communities, and a more accountable democracy for all New Yorkers. Successes include…
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