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Coverage of public-sector unions in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 28 · 10:00 UTCMost recent: May 28 · 13:45 UTC
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Long Island Rail Roadorganization1Governor Kathy Hochulperson1Michael Podhorzerperson1collective bargainingtopic1New York Cityplace1taxpayerstopic1pensionstopic1Kathy Hochulperson1New Yorkplace1Democratsorganization1$557 million pension giveawaytopic1election-year pressure campaigntopic1
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  • POLITICSMay 28 · 13:45 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    That’s No Way to Run a Railroad

    The article criticizes high compensation and work rules for Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers, funded by taxpayers and commuters, and questions the fairness of public-sector union benefits. Governor Kathy Hochul settled a strike without significant reforms, perpetuating costly practices. The piece argues that collective-bargaining laws prioritize union interests over public efficiency.

  • POLITICSMay 28 · 10:00 UTCNY POST
    Hochul and Dems’ NY pension, $557M porkapalooza came after union donated millions to campaigns

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Democratic lawmakers approved a $557 million pension deal for public-sector unions following an election-year campaign targeting them, leveraging the unions' long-standing financial support for statewide Democrats. The move is framed as a 'sweetheart' giveaway benefiting unions that donated millions to Democratic campaigns.