Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys
Coverage of Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys in the Nexus archive.
- Brooklyn Defender Services ends strike with tentative agreement
The Brooklyn Defender Services Union ended a five-day strike with a tentative contract agreement that includes higher wages, improved benefits, and remote work arrangements. The deal, which requires member ratification, follows pressure from New York elected officials and comes amid similar strike plans by other legal service providers in the city.
- Public defender union representing nearly 300 attorneys in Brooklyn and Queens authorizes strike
A public defender union representing nearly 300 attorneys in Brooklyn and Queens authorized a strike after 96% of members voted to do so due to stalled negotiations over salaries, health insurance, and hybrid work schedules. The union, Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS), is part of the Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys (ALAA), and management has since presented a new economic proposal, though no strike deadline has been set.
- NYC public defender unions push to get funding in the city budget
NYC public defender unions, including Bronx Defenders and Brooklyn Defender Services, are demanding wage increases and better benefits as they negotiate contracts expiring June 30, the same day the city budget is due. The Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys (ALAA) seeks $80 million to achieve pay parity with federal public defenders and has warned of potential strikes if demands are not met.