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Andrew Eichen
Coverage of Andrew Eichen in the Nexus archive.
- Brooklyn and Queens public defender union strikes over wage demands
The public defender union in Brooklyn and Queens struck over unresolved wage demands after a 21-hour bargaining session. Union leaders criticized management for refusing terms to sustain low-paid staff, while management claimed they offered a strong proposal. The union represents around 500 staff, including attorneys and support workers, with supervisors handling cases during the strike.