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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • CWOP releases “A Union Toolkit for Cooperative Solutions”

    A Union Toolkit for Cooperative Solutions 11/2/21 As many readers of this blog know, as COVID-19 took hold in New York City, I was tapped to join the Labor and Workforce Development Sector Advisory Council convened by the City tasked to communicate broadly the day-to-day emergency management of the pandemic and its impacts on working…

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  • Senior Career Planning and Development Associate

    APPLY NOW Job no: 67847 Department: Student Affairs Employer: State of New York Payroll Title: Senior Career Planning & Development Associate, NSSL3 Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit) Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications Work type: Full-time Location: Syracuse Categories: Management & Professional JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Career Planning and Development Associate will have the responsibility for assisting and counseling students in relation…

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  • City of New York DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION

    Civil Service Title: Inspector (Consumer & Worker Protection)   Title Code No: 33997   Office Title: Intake Specialist Number of Positions: 1 Division/Work Unit: Office of Labor Policy and Standards    Work location: 42 Broadway, New York, NY Hours/Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Salary: $42,507.00 / $48,883.00* * minimum with two years of continuous…

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  • Director of International Advocacy

    The Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) is hiring for the position of Director of International Advocacy. Key Responsibilities  The Director of International Advocacy will spearhead multiple strategic initiatives designed to achieve systemic reform in the garment industry, working with partner organizations to press global brands and retailers to make binding labor rights commitments and then honor…

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