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We are the Association of Legislative Employees (ALE), the NYC Council union. America’s largest legislative staff union.

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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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The average vacancy rate at the Council is nearly 3x greater than the vacancy rate citywide. Years of poverty wages have made working at Council unsustainable. Without fair pay, the Council can't retain staff, and without staff, it can't serve the city. We demand living wages.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
It’s official! ALE is now the country’s largest union of legislative staff! Congratulations to our members.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
The NYC Council will be the first legislative body in the State with unionized employees! The Council has recognized Finance Division staff, with certification expected in early January. A majority of the additional 400 Council Member staffers have also requested recognition.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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We've won support from 28 Council Members for the recognition of nearly 400 Council Member Aides. Upon their recognition, @nyccouncilunion will become the largest legislative staff union in the nation.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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Good Morning to everyone, except council members who don’t pay fair wages 😒 #1u
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
As CM Espinal moves on, 7 staffers are now left in precarious employment. When a CM decides to resign before the end of term, staff are unexpectedly left without jobs. NYC Council needs a clearer process and avenues for employee protection and transition.
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Gloria Pazmino
@GloriaPazmino
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New: Councilman @RLEspinal of Brooklyn is resigning from his seat in the @NYCCouncil today. He will send his resignation letter this afternoon. Weeks after he announced he was leaving the race for Brooklyn BP, Espinal will leave for a job with the Freelancers Union. More on @NY1
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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After just 2 months of organizing, @NYCCouncil Councilmanic Aides, Legislative Financial Analysts, & Senior Legislative Financial Analysts have reached safe majorities in card collection, & today formally request voluntary recognition from @NYCSpeakerCoJo
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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We are excited to announce that a majority of Council Members support voluntary recognition for Council Member Aides. Thank you Council Members Rivera, Van Bramer, Kallos, Lander, Powers, Rosenthal, Menchaca, Rose, Treyger, Louis, Barron, Reynoso, Levin, Chin, Vallone, and Adams!
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ALE is 🏳️‍⚧️proud🏳️‍🌈 to be marching with other union members in the @queermarch ! Unions are a critical tool for working people of all genders and races to continue the fight for justice, inside the workplace and out! 👊
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Newly Recognized NYC Council Union Hosts Victory Press Conference
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Association of Legislative Employees
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ALE is proud to represent the first unionized legislative staff in New York State.
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Thank you to @CWALocal1180 and President Gloria Middleton, all our partners in labor, and everyone who joined us this past weekend at the NYC Labor Day Parade — it was great to march in solidarity with you all (and with @SenSchumer )!
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
The Association of Legislative Employees call on Council Members to allow staff to work remotely and to ensure staff safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff are able to provide services via telephone, email, and social media. Please do not put politics ahead of staff safety.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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It’s time for @NYCCouncil workers to have a fair contract! These dedicated public servants deserve fair salaries; overtime compensation; protection from firings without cause, harassment & abuse; and safety measures in constituent offices. @NYCSpeakerAdams
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
As the largest union of legislative staff in the country, we are beyond excited for our U.S. Congressional staff siblings! We are stronger together in the fight for livable wages & equitable working conditions. ✊
@Congress_Union
Congressional Workers Union
@Congress_Union
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Today, the Congressional Workers Union announces staff efforts to unionize the offices and committees of the United States Congress. Read our full statement here.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
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Exciting News! The NYC Council has voluntarily recognized the Council Union. Finance division staff have been recognized, and we will continue pushing for councilmanic aide recognition next. Thank you to all who have been a part of this tremendous achievement!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
Following the vote on October 7-11, the @NYCCouncilUnion now has a ratified Constitution and dues rates structure.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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We are dedicated public servants negotiating our first contract with City Council leadership. We are asking for what every New Yorker should have-- a sustainable wage, compensation for all hours worked, an end to firings without cause & dignity on the job.
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NYC Council staffers to demand a 'living wage'

Aides and analysts will gather outside City Hall to demand better pay.

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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
To those thinking that $40-$50k per year is fair, understand that most offices have BOTH a budget director AND a legislative director, this position combines both. Two demanding jobs, for the same pay... and they wonder why we need an union. #1u
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
We are moving forward towards certification.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
1 year
Yesterday ALE returned to the bargaining table and had a positive session. Our bargaining committee spoke out strongly for our democratically decided demands. We presented our case for making the Council a living wage employer and compensating staff for overtime. 1/4
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
A big shout out to Council Members Gibson, Brannan, Grodenchik, Perkins, Dromm, Ampry-Samuel, Ayala, Riley, Diaz, Deutsch, Levine, and Salamanca who have also shown their support for Council Member Aide recognition!
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
RELEASE: NYC COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTION ADVANCING UNION RECOGNITION FOR COUNCIL MEMBER AIDES Under Speaker Corey Johnson’s leadership, the union and the Council have collaborated to advance union recognition ALE is poised to become the largest legislative staff union in the U.S.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
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Glad to see real movement towards recognition by @NYCSpeakerCoJo for some of our members. Now its up to @NYCCouncil members to use their autonomy and vote to recognize councilmanic aides. This isn’t hard, call for a vote ASAP, we’ve waited 176 days!
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City Council Staff Union Expects Recognition and Start to Contract Bargaining 'Soon'

Council Speaker Corey Johnson (photo: Emil Cohen/New York City Council) The union effort launched last year by City Council staff members could soon be ...

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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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The median Council staffer earns $55K and gets no overtime compensation. If they were paid their hourly rate for the 11.8 hours of additional time they average each week, they'd earn another $18.5K — bringing their salary to $73.5K. @NYCSpeakerAdams , pay Council staff fairly.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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The Council has a large surplus ($8.9M) and spends freely on executive salaries ($7.4M), but in contract negotiations is denying a living wage to 400 frontline staff which would cost much less ($3.7M). The Council can and MUST become a fair living wage employer.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
“If Johnson recognizes them, organizers believe they would be making labor movement history. @NYCCouncil staffers are forming a completely independent entity the likes of which can’t be found elsewhere in the city or country.” @brigidbergin for @Gothamist
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City Council Staffers Achieve Major Milestone In Union Push

"We will be the first unaffiliated legislative staff union. So we're excited and also scared by that prospect. But it's momentous."

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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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Legislative staff need a living wage!
@NYSLWU
New York State Legislative Workers United
@NYSLWU
8 months
Shot, Chaser
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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Council Member Kagan's misleading and dangerous campaign mailer puts a Council staffer in campaign crossfire. We have reached out to the Speaker's Office and hope to see @nycspeakeradams take action. Staff safety must come first.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ASSOCIATION OF LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES (ALE) BECOMES LARGEST LEGISLATIVE STAFF UNION IN THE NATION ALE prepares to elect leadership, adopt constitution, and bargain first contract while advocating for a safe and transparent return to in-person work
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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Salary disparities have long persisted at the City Council. Addressing the wage gap, especially among Latinas and Black women, is a crucial step in achieving pay equity. Unions like ALE advocate to close the wage gap, so that all workers are treated with dignity. #EqualPayDay
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
The @nyccouncil passed the FY22 budget yesterday prepared for the first time by UNIONIZED Finance Analysts. This achievement is the beginning of what’s to come for all Council Aides. 1/2
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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We are happy to announce ALE’s new Core Committee! These Councilmanic Aides and Finance Analysts will help guide ALE through recognition. #nyccouncil #1u
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
Meet our newly elected Executive Board.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
Why would the body continue to protect a known harraser? Maybe because they put little value (see tweet above) on staff. 🤔 #1u #Expelking @HarassFreeNYCC
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
Resolution 1608 regarding Collective Bargaining for Council Member Aides has been adopted by the Rules Committee, and will go to the floor of the Council at 1:30pm!
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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. @NYCSpeakerAdams tells her staff that negotiations should be kept out of the media — but gladly does the opposite for other workers. We deserve fair pay and treatment too.
@JCColtin
Jeff Coltin
@JCColtin
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“Negotiation is handled at the bargaining table, and not in the media," Speaker Adrienne Adams says when asked about the ALE's picket, and what she thinks of the demands.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
They have money for consultants, but no money for staff 😒
@whitney_hu
Whitney Hu 胡安行
@whitney_hu
4 years
$500,000 to realize it was the vote to not expel King that was wrong.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
Our team did some math (😆) if the council would have expelled King, they would have saved ~$750k ($500k for a consultant and $148,500 in King’s salary) but that’s cool, you can keep paying the staff 🥜🥜🥜 #ExpelKing
@GloriaPazmino
Gloria Pazmino
@GloriaPazmino
4 years
After multiple King scandals, the @NYCCouncil spent nearly half a million dollars in consulting to figure out what was wrong with the disciplinary process. Nothing has changed:
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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The ALE Bargaining Committee returned to the table at OLR this Wednesday! We heard management’s first counter-proposals on issues like a grievance policy, labor-management committee, and release time for union activities.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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NYC Council Union is in solidarity with our legislative staff colleagues in the US Congress, who were stormed by armed white supremacists at their workplace during an insurrection on January 6th.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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(1/2) Since June, we've only had 4 bargaining sessions — less than one per month. The Council canceled the most recent session, and the next date isn't until December 21st. This is unacceptable. We're calling on the Council to negotiate with us at least twice a month.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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ALE Demand's Justice for #GeorgeFloyd and Supports #BlackLivesMatter Protest Demonstrations
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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Meet Alexis Rodriguez, our #MembersofALE participant this week! If you’d like @NYCCouncilUnion to know more about you and what inspires your work on behalf of New Yorkers, email us your pic & brief quote at nyccouncilunion @gmail .com!
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, let’s #ShowALESomeLove . It’s time to recognize the City Council Union!
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
City Council district office staffers, email us at nyccouncilunion @gmail .com if your offices have not communicated a remote working plan or put in place precautions to ensure staff safety as they deliver services to constituents. Anonymity guaranteed!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
Thank you Councilmember @bradlander for sharing this at today's Stated meeting of the City Council: “A big congratulations to the NYC Council union, the Association of Legislative Employees, the first legislative body in the State. Thank you to @NYCSpeakerCoJo for voluntarily...
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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Union solidarity ✊ and #pride as ALE members joined other unions like UAW 4100, PSC-CUNY, and RWDSU at the Queer Liberation March today🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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Council staff continue to escalate our call for a fair contract, picketing outside City Hall last Thursday as the Council went into its Stated meeting. We are honored by the display of solidarity from 14 Council Members who chose to wear ALE pins. Thank you!
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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ALE is in solidarity with Uber Drivers as they begin their driver strike & rider boycott Monday night!
@NYTWA
NY Taxi Workers
@NYTWA
1 year
🚨📢🚨UBER STRIKE🚨📢🚨 Vindictive, greedy @Uber sued to steal our hard-fought, desperately needed raise. They don't see our humanity. Don't let them see their profits. DRIVER STRIKE / RIDER BOYCOTT Monday Dec 19th 12:01AM to 11:59PM TURN OFF THE APP!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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Thank you to the Council Members who have signed on to support voluntary recognition for Council Member Aides. We are proud of our diverse, growing movement of Council Members who support the key labor rights issue at their doorstep. We are ready for recognition.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
Staffers deal with many difficult working conditions, some are part of the job (long hours, working weekends, etc.) others...not so much 👇
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Former Andy King staffer sues him for retaliating against her

A former staff member of embattled City Councilman Andy King sued him in federal court Wednesday — claiming his office retaliated against her after she cooperated with investigators who probed him...

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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
Happy Thursday, NYC Council Union members! Are you looking to stay at the NYC Council for the upcoming session? Submit your resume today at nyccouncilunion @gmail .com and we’ll connect you with Council Members currently hiring.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
We made progress today because we stayed united! Central staff workers won’t have hybrid eliminated. We came out today bc we’re still demanding hybrid work for all CM Aides. Looking forward to the Speaker’s Office engaging w/ us about this as part of ongoing bargaining.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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A great turnout tonight to celebrate the end of this Council session and ALE’s historic accomplishments!!🎉🍻
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
Vaccines are now open to public facing City Council employees.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
Join us this Thursday, August 26 at 11am for our Victory Rally in City Hall Park. RSVP here:
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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WE’RE STARTING❗️ After over a year of contract negotiations, @NYCSpeakerAdams refuses to make the Council a living wage employer, provide overtime compensation, and grievance protections for ALL Council staff.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
Thank you to all who marched in solidarity with public sector union members yesterday, to demand that our state and federal government tax the rich to provide relief for working class communities. Check out this article for an in depth recap!
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
Head to Foley Square TODAY at 5pm with other ALE members to show that we won’t stand by while Roe is overturned. Wear green if you can.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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👋 We’re putting it all on the line too, Speaker. Stated after stated, we’ve been asking for dignity on the job and living wages. Where’s our fair deal?
@NYCSpeakerAdams
Adrienne Adams
@NYCSpeakerAdams
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CONGRATULATIONS to @sagaftra members on winning this tentative contract! New York saw you put it all on the line for months fighting for a fair deal, and your victory is yet another reminder of the power of collective action.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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📢 PRESS RELEASE: SAVE HYBRID WORK Don’t drain our 🧠 s this Halloween @nyccouncil ALE surpassed our target of 200 petition signatures from Council staff to Save Hybrid work, and today presented our petition to Speaker Adrienne Adams. 💪 We are stronger when we are united.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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We commend the courageous staffers in the Governors' office who have come forward. The only antidote to a toxic workplace is an empowered staff -- harassment & abuse, are far more possible when staffers have no recourse. That’s why City Council staff are fighting to unionize.
@nytimes
The New York Times
@nytimes
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Breaking News: A second former aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York accused him of sexual harassment. Cuomo denied any impropriety and called for an outside review.
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EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!!
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Association of Legislative Employees
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ASSOCIATION OF LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES (ALE) BECOMES LARGEST LEGISLATIVE STAFF UNION IN THE NATION ALE prepares to elect leadership, adopt constitution, and bargain first contract while advocating for a safe and transparent return to in-person work
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Association of Legislative Employees
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Reps from ALE, the Speaker's Office, OLR, and the Law Dept. sat down today to discuss the path towards Council Member Aide recognition, a goal that both sides share. ALE looks forward to working together to recognize and certify America's largest legislative staff union.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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Thank you to @UAWRegion9A for signing our solidarity letter! They join @CentralLaborNYC , @CWALocal1180 , @32BJSEIU and the rest of our labor partners to call for @NYCSpeakerAdams to give Council staff a fair contract!
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We deserve the same protections as other NYC workers. It's time to end at-will employment, @NYCSpeakerAdams . Read the full story in today's @Politico New York Playbook!
@JCColtin
Jeff Coltin
@JCColtin
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“Getting fired without just cause should not be something any New Yorker has to be afraid of," Speaker Adams said in 2021. Now the @NYCCouncilUnion says she's not getting her own emoloyees the same rights.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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From the picket line to the TV studio to the red carpet — thank you to Council Members who are showing their support for ALE by wearing our union pins! Shoutout @SandyforCouncil , @CharlesBarron12 , and @ChrisMarteNYC !
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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After a year and a half at the bargaining table, Council staff deserve a fair contract now!
@Annie_McDonough
Annie McDonough
@Annie_McDonough
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Members of the @NYCCouncilUnion are in the balcony of City Hall Council Chambers as the stated meeting kicks off, holding “fair contract now” signs.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
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ALE Members: As we continue to push for strong health & safety protocols, please let us know at nyccouncilunion @gmail .com if you have concerns about reporting to 250 Broadway or a District Office, or if there are unsafe conditions or tasks you are being asked to perform.
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
Thank you to everyone who celebrated our achievement with us during Thursday's #ShowALESomeLove social! We hope you can join us next time for virtual games like Scattergories and more💕
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
“We believe that there can be no true partnership without power-sharing and accountability.” POWERFUL WORDS from @SBWorkersUnited and we stand with you as you continue to organize.
@SBWorkersUnited
Starbucks Workers United
@SBWorkersUnited
3 years
We are proud to announce that we have formed an organizing committee of SBWorkersUnited in the Buffalo region. Here is our letter to Kevin Johnson!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
⚠️ STOP THE 🧠 DRAIN! 🧟‍♀️ ⚠️ City agencies have been decimated by the loss of talented staff due to the elimination of hybrid work last year. Remember to sign our petition to #savehybridwork at or the link in our bio!
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
This is why we are concerned with reopening our district and central offices. Staff are at the highest risk of exposure to #COVID . There are member offices now open that are not following all of the recommended guidelines for reopening. This needs to stop before staff get sick!
@JakeSherman
Jake Sherman
@JakeSherman
4 years
PLAYBOOK PM: After we reported that @replouiegohmert was positive, we got an email from a Gohmert aide.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
ALE members just received our union newsletter with the bargaining survey 📝, new job opportunities🧑🏽‍💼, and info on the marches for abortion rights and queer liberation we’re joining this month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Email us at nyccouncilunion @gmail .com with Qs, to RSVP, or get more involved!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
7 months
Pressure is building on Speaker Adams to make the Council a living wage employer. Let's keep it up! We'll be picketing outside City Hall again with labor supporters from @PSC_CUNY , @CWALocal1180 , @OSAUnionUpdates , and @ALAA2325 . 50+ staff came out last time. See you on Thursday!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
100%. But it shouldn’t be up to individual members to ensure a good transition for staff. The Council needs a better process.
@MarkWeprin
Mark Weprin
@MarkWeprin
4 years
@NYCCouncilUnion @loud_socialist This is a real issue. I served on the Council and left mid term. My biggest concern was making sure that my staff found a job. I did my best to help and luckily my talented staff or found new employment that they were happy with.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
First bargaining meeting complete ✅ Yesterday ALE’s Bargaining Committee firmly conveyed long-standing issues staffers have been facing to management. We’re looking forward to making real progress on them in the coming months! Love this sketch of the meeting from Madhuri☺️✍️
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
5 months
(2/2) We deserve a fair contract. Sign our petition to tell City Council: bargain like you mean it:
Sign the Petition

Tell City Council: Bargain Like You Mean It!

www.change.org
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
ALE joins in solidarity with @BCTGM and the 1000+ bakery and distribution workers at Nabisco fighting against exploitation and striking for better working conditions #Unitedwebargain ! ✊
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
Clarification: To ask for recognition, we did not have to submit the cards, only needed to have them on hand. *We* have the majority of the cards but it would not be appropriate to “turn them in” to our employer. We would work with OLR if necessary to confirm cards.
@brigidbergin
Brigid Bergin
@brigidbergin
4 years
. @NYCSpeakerCoJo confirms the @NYCCouncilUnion informed him they gathered enough signatures but they haven’t submit the actual cards. Says he supports unionization but also wants it to be done by law. Johnson says he doesn’t know yet what “recognition” looks like.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
Poverty wages for staffers must end. As we bargain to raise Council staff salaries, we join in solidarity with our state legislative counterparts who are organizing for a higher standard of living. 💪
@NYSLWU
New York State Legislative Workers United
@NYSLWU
2 years
The average rent is over $5K/mo in Manhattan. This Assembly job posting is paying $35-$40K for full-time work. The catch-all “other duties as assigned” makes saying no difficult and sometimes puts (often young) people in dangerous situations. This is why we’re organizing.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
ALE joined @publicpowerny and state elected officials at a rally today for the #BuildPublicRenewablesAct . A bill that will create thousands of union jobs! #Climatejusticeisworkerjustice We are here with @Bobby4Brooklyn who prime sponsored the BPRA!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
ALE Queens social happened yesterday! It was great to see our colleagues from and working in Queens! 💪 Queens is home to some mighty unions & unions are the future!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
ANNOUNCEMENT: City Council management has notified ALE about their intention to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for City Council employees effective November 15.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
5 months
Thank you @LIUNA1010 for bringing Scabby to support our action at the Council today! We’ve reached the end of a 2-year session with no contract. If you agree that the Council should bargain like it means it, sign our petition:
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
6 months
We are outraged by the Brooklyn DA’s decision to drop charges against CM Vernikov. Using a gun to intimidate staffers and students adds fire to the flames of extremist political violence. We call on the Council to continue their investigation and to take action to protect staff.
@THECITYNY
THE CITY
@THECITYNY
6 months
NEW: Brooklyn DA Drops Gun Charge Against City Council Member, Citing ‘Inoperable’ Weapon
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@NYCCouncilUnion
Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
7 months
ALE is hiring a Field Organizer! The position pays $30/hr, for up to 10 hours per week, and is generally remote with occasional field work. To apply, email your resume to info @nyccouncilunion .com with the subject “Field Organizer” by 10/15. Job description at the link in our bio.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
. @NYCCouncilUnion is excited to announce our new members of the Core Committee! First, we would like to thank and wish all the best to three Core Committee members who are leaving Core Committee: M. Ndigo Washington, @monipepple , and @themikecorbett 1/4
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
We wish all workers, especially those fighting for safe working environments, a very happy (and safe!) Labor Day! #1u
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
7 months
@NYCSpeakerAdams @finaledan @VinuriRanaweera Pay your staff! Pay your staff! Pay your staff! Pay your staff!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
3 years
Happy Valentine’s Day!💘💘💘 #ShowALESomeLove
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@NYCCouncilUnion
1 year
ALE Pres @finaledan and VP Vinuri out in solidarity with academic workers organized with @UAW7902 . They have been ON STRIKE for four weeks and counting. We demand a fair contract from @TheNewSchool ! #StrikeOnTNS
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
8 months
Bargaining Update: The Speaker’s Office and the Office of Labor Relations (OLR) have now responded to all of ALE’s demands. Overall, we are making progress on ending at-will employment and ensuring just cause protections.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
4 years
::stares in @nyccouncil ::
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
Last night we held our first in-person stewards training (with hybrid accommodation, of course)! CM office and finance stewards talked about defending members’ rights on the job and building our Save Hybrid and contract campaigns!
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
2 years
📢 ALE President Dan Kroop will be recognized as a 2022 Leader of Labor tomorrow, reflecting the tremendous efforts and accomplishments of the entire City Council staff union. Please visit to learn more.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
5 months
ALE leadership joined @NYCComptroller today for the Prevailing Wage Council. Thanks for showing your support with an ALE pin! Workers must be classified properly and paid fair wages.
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Association of Legislative Employees
@NYCCouncilUnion
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We stand in solidarity with our labor allies @PSC_CUNY as they take action to fight for a strong contract!
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