Month: July 2018

  • Shame on Ulster County Legislators

        Statement from Reclaim New York Initiative Hudson Valley Regional Coordinator Domenick Cocchiara in response to Ulster County’s decision to postpone a vote on term limits: “Reclaim New York Initiative condemns Ulster County lawmakers for putting politics before policy during tonight’s public hearing and failing to pass a commonsense reform. “Too many career politicians […]

  • RECLAIM NEW YORK INITIATIVE SUPPORTS THE MINIMUM WAGE TIP CREDIT

    Statement from Reclaim New York Initiative Executive Director Brandon Muir: “It’s not easy getting employees and employers to agree on labor issues. But the wage tip credit is one where they find common ground, and for good reasons. Governor Cuomo has proposed ending this credit – a decision that would force businesses to shoulder more […]

  • Action Alert: Tell Governor Cuomo- Keep the Wage Tip Credit!

    It’s not easy getting employers and workers to agree on labor issues — but the wage tip credit is one where they do. Governor Cuomo has proposed ending this credit. That would force restaurant owners to foot more of the bill and shrink wages for employees. While celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker have endorsed the […]