News State Labor Chief Pledges
Help for Domestic Workers
November 12, 2007
City Limits Weekly

A bill protecting workers like housekeepers and nannies should be passed, says the labor commish.

Feature Restaurateurs-to-Be Look
Before They Leap
August 9, 2007
New York Times

New York City launches the country's first public restaurant development program--and tries to boost wages in the process.

News Will New Council Bill
Protect Supermarket Workers?
Sept. 26, 2005
City Limits Weekly

Advocates say new bill to prevent supermarket lock-ins is only as strong as its enforcement. Will the Fire Department step it up?

News: Building Insecurity  

May/June 2005

Guards say better jobs make the city safer.

News: Clean Bill of Health
March/April 2005
City Limits

City council to employers: Heal thy workers.

News: Health Care for Caregivers
Jan/Feb 2005
City Limits

Health insurance takes care of nannies.

Profile: The Union Builder
December 2004
City Limits

Lavon Chambers, President, Local 279, Association of Professional & Specialty Workers