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GOTHAM is so honored to be part of the 2024 Who’s Who in Government Relations by City & State - we are proud of our team joining a list of notable New Yorkers advocating for change in city, state and federal government. And we are so proud of our Founder & President David Schwartz and Senior Vice President Denny Salas for their exemplary leadership...they lead by example every single day! "Elected officials play a leading role in writing the laws that govern the lives of New Yorkers, but it’s not done in a vacuum. Behind the scenes, coalitions, trade associations and other stakeholder groups advocate for members’ interests in the policymaking process. Hospitals, labor unions, real estate developers, nonprofits and other organizations dispatch government relations staffers – or hire experienced lobbyists – to persuade public officials of the importance of an outcome they’re seeking. Even within government, different levels and branches negotiate with each other on high-stakes matters. Indeed, a lot of how government works is through government relations. What unites these notable New Yorkers is a record of shaping policies all across the state." - https://lnkd.in/eyukDnaJ - https://lnkd.in/eFJPfWEB #GothamGovt #Gotham #GovernmentRelations #Advocacy #Politics #ProgressiveDemocrats #CivicAffairs #CommunityDevelopment

TAKE ACTION TODAY!!! The Federal Workers' Compensation Action (H.R. 618), cleared the House Committee on Education & the Workforce Committee. This legislation includes provisions authorizing PAs to provide treatment and oversee care for federal workers injured on the job. Now, it's critical that your representatives and Senators hear from you about the importance of removing this outdated and unnecessary federal barrier. Make your voice heard by visiting AAPA's Advocacy Action Center and emailing your legislator today!

🌟 New Blog Post Alert: US Child Labor 2024 - Where We Are and 4 Things Business Can Do 🌟 Our latest post delves into the pressing issue of child labor right here in the United States 🇺🇸 Read on to discover the current state of play and 4 things you can do 👇

CHILD LABOR IS HIGH PRIORITY FOR THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THIS YEAR. Want to know four ways US businesses can address Child Labor in their operations and supply chain? Read the Clear Chain’s newest blog post to find out more 👇👇👇

California Coalition for Worker Power’s (CCWP) focus on organizing reflects a recognition that long-term structural change cannot be achieved without a powerful worker movement to empower workers. Elly Matsumura, CCWP co-founder and PowerSwitch Action California Director, shared that the coalition’s vision is to become a powerful force for supporting unions, worker centers, and other partners across California to adopt and experiment with innovative organizing methods and tactics. Learn more about how CCWP is strengthening worker organizing across industries and regions beyond policy at: https://irvine.ly/4dfrk70

Child labor is high priority for the Department of Labor this year – how do we know? Well check out the latest judgment coming out of Tennessee including a $296 million penalty plus the $1.5 million remediation to the affected children. Read our latest blog for the current state of play and 4 things you can do 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxz_P-h7

Just came across an enlightening report on state-level policies combatting child labor violations. A great read with insights worth pondering! Let's embark on this journey of advocacy together! 🚀🌟🧐 https://www.epi.org/

As we commemorate Human Rights Day, we are sharing our updated Living Wage & Income Position Statement which reflects on the progress, challenges and important work ahead to achieve our overall goal of advancing human rights in our value chain. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Nk9qF7

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This week in PublicSource: Upheaval on Chatham U’s hilly campus takes another turn. Faculty members attempt to climb the steep slope toward unionization https://lnkd.in/engzH8_H Waste, unfortunately, flows downhill. Below the MAX Environmental landfill in Yukon, PA, there’s rising anxiety (and worse) following an EPA report indicating hazardous cadmium, lead and more oozing toward the creek. https://lnkd.in/eX-yJx-b This kind of reporting requires time, talent, equipment — in a word, resources. If you’re in a position to kick in, please do. Gifts are now doubled, but the clock is ticking on the matching funds https://lnkd.in/eFAyVQ_Y People end up in single-room occupancy [SRO] facilities because of housing instability and limited options. When they’re getting eviction notices by the dozen, you know something’s amiss with the safety net. https://lnkd.in/e54h-H2C Events in Gaza and Israel upped temperatures everywhere, including Pittsburgh’s streets and campuses. We chronicle the tensions and efforts to prevent hate and violence here https://lnkd.in/e4A4asVu Remember when there were big plans for Downtown Pittsburgh? Love it or hate it, the Fifth-Forbes plan was ambitious (but fatally flawed). Then came condos, and Target. These days? Well … maybe we’ll get bocce courts https://lnkd.in/e2hJXfxk Were you excited about Tristan Jarry’s wild goal? Probably not as stoked as Eli was. He explains, in this first-person essay, how an autistic person counters the world’s tragedy with special interests that bring joy https://lnkd.in/emrad9N6