It went from bad to worse. Throughout the year, New York City Transit workers heard that in an effort to cut its deficit, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority would be asking for givebacks from unions at the bargaining table in addition to cutting administrative costs.
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By DAVID SIMS
The Housing Authority has announced the closing of 18 community centers in housing projects across the five boroughs, which will trigger the layoffs of 200 employees, predominantly social workers represented by District Council 37 Local 371. More...
By DAVID SIMS
Housing Authority Chairman Tino Hernandez announced Nov. 21 that he is resigning to take a post in the private sector after seven years in the job, during which massive Federal aid reductions forced him to cut jobs and services. More...
By DAVID SIMS
Principals will be urged to consider hiring excessed Teachers, with financial savings a key incentive, after the United Federation of Teachers reached an agreement with the Department of Education to improve placement procedures for the Absent Teacher Reserve. More...
By ARI PAUL
Shortly before he died during routine training at the Fire Academy Nov. 11, Probationary Firefighter Jamel Sears found what he thought would be the perfect workplace: Engine Company 218 in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. The Bronx native and U.S. Navy veteran was at first nervous about training there. But over time, he grew closer to the company. More...
By RICHARD STEIER
A Fire Lieutenant who overcame severe burns two years ago to return to duty died Nov. 23 after the attic of a Staten Island house where he was battling a blaze collapsed on him, dislodging his mask and air supply. Lieut. Robert Ryan Jr., 46, was remembered by colleagues as a dedicated officer and diligent teacher of those who served with him, with his commander, Capt. More...
Judges' Pay-Raise Suit Dismissed By Appellate Court