Queens Latino: Latino Construction Workers Deserve Better Future
Amongst the most common complaints of minority workers’ is their lack of recognition by influential union leaders.
This is the Bronx: Construction Industry’s Shift to Open Shop Means More Good Jobs for Bronxites
We believe that when new buildings go up in the Bronx, a significant number of the construction jobs should go to local residents – not just to workers from outside the city.
CWP to NYS Senate Labor Committee: Expansion of Public Work and it’s Negative Consequences
While traditional union models of hiring continue to present barriers to entry for minority workers, merit shop (also known as open shop) offers an inclusive hiring model, giving a chance to anyone willing to work hard.
CWP to NYS Assembly Labor Committee: Expansion of Public Work and it’s Negative Consequences
New York’s diverse communities of color have long lacked access to equal employment opportunities, but New York City’s building boom presents ample opportunity for all New Yorkers to gain access to meaningful education/training and employment.
CWP’s Letter to Governor Cuomo: Response to State of the State
We urge you to recognize the reality of today’s diverse construction industry and broaden your focus by providing more resources to train, employ and protect New Yorkers of color, regardless of whether or not they are part of a union.
CRAIN’S NY: Shift to open-shop construction creating paths to middle class
Open shop is now the dominant force in New York City’s construction industry and is opening doors for men and women from local communities.
REW: DOB Extends Construction Safety Deadline
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has extended the deadline by which many of the city’s construction workers will need to have at least 30 hours of safety training, and by which construction supervisors will need 62 hours of training.