City aldermen pass legislation to add labor unions to formal process for tax incentives

Democrats want to pass the measure through budget reconciliation, a quick legislation process that doesn't require Republican support. Demonstrators protest the Federal Reserve Bank about $15 minimum wage in New York City, on J.....»»

Senators could try to raise the minimum wage in separate legislation or include wage-related tax incentives in the stimulus. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a h.....»»

City working to pass legislation to implement new federally funded rental assistance program for which there remains a "massive need.".....»»

In recent weeks, representatives from local community groups, development and construction companies have submitted testimony regarding proposed legislation that would tie incentive deals for new apartment developments to affordable housing floors......»»

Kansas City-based Evergy Inc. will start a formal sales process next month, fulfilling part of a deal with an activist investor to make changes to operations or sell itself, Bloomberg reports. Evergy said it would conduct a two-pronged review pro.....»»

Hawaii state officials are recruiting volunteers from three public labor unions, as well as staff and members of the Legislature, to staff 1,000 positions at a satellite unemployment insurance processing site at the Hawaii Convention Center being .....»»

The Honolulu City Council on Wednesday voted to pass a bill to require the city to create project labor agreements for infrastructure projects of $2 million or more after hearing more than an hour of testimony from representatives of nonunion contractors .....»»

Revlon Inc. is set to begin a formal marketing process after Labor Day as it seeks to secure a buyer that will help turn around the company without taking it private, according to people with... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

On Tuesday, June 11 at 10am at City Hall, we have a one-time only opportunity to tell our City Council not to pass legislation that would cap certain rental broker fees. Last week, a new version .....»»

The leaders of the Democrat-controlled state Legislature say lawmakers plan to pass legislation approving the expanded use of speed cameras in New York City school zones. Assembly Speaker Carl... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation aimed at protecting union membership in the state should a pending U.S. Supreme Court case end in an adverse ruling for labor unions representing... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Children's lives will be in danger because the Republican-led state Senate failed to pass legislation extending the use of speed cameras near city schools, Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

The city is going through a formal bid process to see which kinds of businesses want locations on Front Street in Old Sacramento......»»

Nannies, house cleaners and other domestic workers in Seattle would gain new labor protections under legislation passed Monday by city leaders......»»

ArcelorMittal (MT) expects legal completion of the transaction and formal start of AM Investco's lease and purchase agreement for Ilva on Nov 1. ArcelorMittal MT has reached a provisional labor agreement with Ilva’s trade unions.....»»

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell signed Bill 42 into law on Thursday, the legislation earmarks $44 million from the city’s general fund to be used for the construction of the 20-mile rail project. The Honolulu City Council voted 7-2 on Tuesday to pass .....»»

The incentives package to help a St. Augustine-based developer restore the former Ambassador Hotel downtown and build an apartment complex next door is on its way to City Council. The Mayor's Budget Review Committee OK'd legislation language for the.....»»

Terry Nelson, who led one of the area's largest labor unions for decades at the St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council, died Thursday. He was 78. Al Bond, the current executive secretary-treasurer of the carpenters' union, in a statement.....»»

City workers are sticking by their unions in what is a big blow to conservatives who had hoped a Supreme Court ruling would reduce the reach of organized labor. The Independent Budget Office Monday... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

The de Blasio administration released its rezoning proposal for Gowanus today, capping years of community planning and speculation. The action also kicks off a formal process that eventually will... To view the full story, click the title link......»»