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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.

  • What does the Harris v. Quinn decision mean for home care workers?

    Since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Harris v. Quinn last month, some have questioned the future of home care worker organizing. The ruling stated that unions cannot require home care workers who choose not to be represented by the union to pay fees. According to a recent article in Portside by Dave Jamieson, however, the…

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  • Summer Position with UFT in NYC

    Position Description for PROSE Assistant Duties: Create and maintain records and data related to PROSE, including but not limited to PROSE applications, budgets, and other relevant documents Assist in preparing review reports of PROSE schools’ progress Assist in research related to best practices in policies supported by PROSE, including but not limited to peer assessment…

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  • Ed Ott on MSNBC’s “The Cycle”

    Check out our very own Ed Ott, a distinguished lecturer here at the Murphy Institute, on MSNBCS’s The Cycle discussing his recent book New Labor in New York

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  • Three Poems by Sam Turner

    So much oxygen for one small planet What if she wears the black shirt and the crimson lipstick & says it’s time to go to Yonkers. Do you go? • the asteroid, spinning in space the potato on the kitchen table as evening comes • Yes, yes I will go with you

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