Update on IDA Reform
[12/13/2007] - READ WHAT'S NEW WITH IDA REFORM!! On June 18, the Assembly passed A.8703 (IDA reform), however, the Senate failed to act.  For the past three years, IDA reform has been a legislative priority for labor organization in Western NY and the Rochester area.  link

NYS DOL Issues Opinion on the Applicability of Prevailing Wage Law on Charter School Projects
[9/15/2007]

Governor Signs Job Classification Executive Order
[9/11/2007] - Click Link for full article link

Governor Spitzer makes announcement on Apprenticeship Programs
[8/30/2007] - In a speech in Long Island on August 28, Governor Spitzer announced that the DOL is suspending the development and approval of apprenticeship training programs in all trades. more

A Life is Being Saved through the "Teamsters Care Program"
[8/15/2007] - UPDATED!  Tracy Connolly from the NYS Building Trades has announced that her husband has been identified as a bone marrow match to 16 year old in Minnesota. more

Spota Bill Heading to Governor
[7/26/2007] - Last week, the Senate unanimously passed the Spota bill by a vote of 60-0.  In June, the Assembly passed the same bill by a vote of 139-2.  We encourage you to contact Governor Spitzer's office to encourage him to sign the legislation into law once it reaches his desk. more

Immigration Bill Defeated
[6/28/2007] - By a vote of 46-53, the US Senate failed to achieve cloture on S.1639, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill.  Immediately following the vote, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) removed the bill from further consideration. more

Legislation to amend Section 220 passed by Senate and Assembly
[6/26/2007] - A.2713b and S.6356 passed both houses of the State Legislature. Highlights of the legsislation can be viewed here. link

Bricklayers Resolution Adopted at 33rd Constitutional Convention
[6/19/2007] - RE:  Legislative amendments to prevailing wages and apprenticeship training requirements. link