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Jesus Infante
Coverage of Jesus Infante in the Nexus archive.
- Why Bronx and Harlem Public Defenders Walked Off the Job
Public defenders in the Bronx and Harlem, represented by UAW Local 2325, are on strike over disputes involving pay raises, benefits, and healthcare costs. The union accuses management of offering higher raises to attorneys than social workers and forcing staff to contribute to healthcare, while negotiations remain stalled despite a $32 million funding increase for legal aid organizations.