Labor Lines

Part 1) Rich Steier, the editor of the Chief, recaps some major labor battles in New York as we discuss the challenges and idiosyncrasies of “labor reporting.”  Part 2) New construction projects can be found everywhere throughout New York City. But, is this construction truly benefiting workers and the surrounding neighborhood? “Build-Up NYC” is a union led campaign coordinating workers and local community groups to ensure that all construction lead toresponsible development and good jobs. You can check out past programs on our website at www.laborlines.com and follow us on twitter @LaborLines Labor-Lines airs Saturday at 1:00 pm in NYC on AM-970 “The Answer” WNYM — 6:30 pm in Nassau County on AM -1240 WGBB — Sunday at 7:00 am in Suffolk County on WJVC 96.1 FM “My Country” – and at 8:00 am in Suffolk County on WRCN “LI News Radio” 103.9 FM