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E. Elmhurst car washers vote for union

September 13, 2012 12:00 am Published by admin Leave your thoughts

Workers at an East Elmhurst car wash who previously rallied for better working conditions voted 21-5 Saturday to join the…

August 23, 2012 12:00 am Published by admin Leave your thoughts

Since the federal government began its deferred action policy for young undocumented immigrants last week, Jackson Heights-based Make the Road…

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At a panel hosted by City Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) Monday, immigration experts said many options are available to…

August 16, 2012 12:00 am Published by admin Leave your thoughts

Queens civic groups accompanied their young members to the U.S. immigration office in Long Island City Wednesday for the start…

August 10, 2012 12:00 am Published by admin Leave your thoughts

Immigrant rights advocates and union members from across the city joined employees of an East Elmhurst car wash last Thursday…

August 1, 2012 12:00 am Published by admin Leave your thoughts

City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst), low-wage workers and small business owners rallied in Elmhurst Tuesday for a proposal that…

June 21, 2012 12:00 am Published by admin Leave your thoughts

President Barack Obama praised a federal memo released Friday that is set to give undocumented young people in Queens hope…

May 18, 2012 12:00 am Published by admin Leave your thoughts

City Councilmen James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) and Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) visited a Jamaica apartment complex Friday in an effort…

April 5, 2012 12:00 am Published by admin Leave your thoughts

Advocates for workers’ rights said they have some dirt on a Jamaica car wash and that management should come clean.…

April 17, 2008 12:00 am Published by admin Leave your thoughts

The Jackson Heights club owners being sued for alleged mistreatment and unfair payment practices by a group of women who…