Daniel L. Squadron's posts related to Labor

Unemployment Benefits Crisis Looms

Posted by Daniel L. Squadron on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Feature article in Courier-Life Publications

By Aaron Short

Brooklyn’s unemployment numbers for the first half of the year are discouraging %u2013 over 10 percent of the population %u2013 and state labor workers warn that a crisis could be coming if unemployment benefits are not extended.

LES Community Fair and Recruitment Event

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 18:00

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189 Allen Street (East Houston & Stanton St)

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29° 40' 13.206" N, 95° 14' 20.868" W

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Senator Squadron speaks at Brooklyn Navy Yards Press conference

$15 Million for Transformation of Brooklyn Navy Yard

Posted by Daniel L. Squadron on Friday, September 18th, 2009

Feature article in WNYC News

NEW YORK, NY September 16, 2009 —New York State Senate has allocated $15 million to transform part of the Brooklyn Navy Yard into an eco-friendly manufacturing center.

Daniel Squadron, senator of the 25th District that encompasses the industrial park, said the project is a model plan.

New Bill Would Help Freelancers Fight Deadbeat Companies

Posted by Daniel L. Squadron on Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Freelancers can face difficulties with one of the most rewarding aspects of their work: getting paid. Now new legislation under consideration in Albany would grant independent contractors in New York protections against companies that don’t pay up for completed work.