New York CIty Council Member Ben Kallos

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New York Daily News New York furniture store Waldner’s no longer leaning on union workers after it lays off nearly 40 Teamsters by Ginger Adams Otis

New York furniture store Waldner’s no longer leaning on union workers after it lays off nearly 40 Teamsters
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City Councilman Ben Kallos, whose district includes many New York Presbyterian facilities, said Waldner’s was “wrong” to fire its union employees.

"Waldner's shouldn't be locking out hard-working employees, some of which have been with the company for 30 years," Kallos said.

“Any institution currently working with Waldner's should insist they end the lockout and negotiate in good faith,” he added.

New York Daily News Mayor de Blasio joins 24 city pols in signing letter to support unionization efforts at DNAinfo, Gothamist by Ginger Adams Otis

Mayor de Blasio joins 24 city pols in signing letter to support unionization efforts at DNAinfo, Gothamist
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The mayor might not like to take questions from the press — but he does believe they have the right to join a union.

De Blasio was among nearly two dozen city officials who signed a letter Thursday in support of reporters at two popular local websites who are fighting to get management to recognize their recent union vote.

“We support the editorial staff of DNAinfo and Gothamist as they exercise their right to unionize,” the letter said.

“The work of these reporters and editors is crucial for NYC. We call on management to respect their democratic right to organize and immediately recognize their union,” it concluded.