Advocates and DOL point to apprenticeships, wraparound services and child-care investments to expand workforce Commissioner Reardon and witnesses described new and ongoing investments in registered apprenticeships, green-energy training, childcare workforce supports and a one-stop online portal for youth working papers; EdHub and others asked the legislature for targeted funding to scale apprenticeship and retention models.

New York's Labor Commissioner unveils groundbreaking plans to expand apprenticeships and childcare investments, transforming the workforce for the future!

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New York officials address promotional exam backlog and paid family leave gaps State officials discuss challenges in promotional exams and the need for improved family leave policies.

New York lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a critical backlog in promotional exams and the urgent need for inclusive parental leave policies for stillbirths.

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New York Senate committees review Governor Hochul's budget for labor and civil service Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Committees examine Governor Hochul's labor budget proposals.

Governor Hochul's budget proposal is set to transform New York's workforce landscape, tackling wage theft and enhancing worker protections like never before.

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State workforce struggles with retention amid safety concerns and compensation issues Testimony reveals staffing challenges and workplace safety concerns affecting state agencies recruitment.

New York's state workforce is facing a crisis, with staggering turnover rates and alarming safety concerns threatening the future of public service.

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Governor Hochul invites laid-off federal employees to work in New York Hochul calls former federal workers to relocate and seek employment in New York.

Governor Hochul is urging laid-off federal employees to bring their skills to New York, aiming to tackle labor shortages and boost the economy.

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New York officials address staffing crisis and union negotiations in correctional facilities State officials discuss urgent need for safety measures amid staffing shortages and union disputes.

New York lawmakers are tackling a critical staffing crisis and urgent union disputes, with bold proposals to reshape the future of public service on the table.

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New York State addresses employee mental health and promotional exam shortages Officials discuss mental health initiatives and the urgent need for promotional exams.

New York State is stepping up its game by addressing employee mental health and revamping promotional exams, but are these changes enough to combat workplace toxicity?

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Senator Ramos questions Department of Labor on wage theft and employee safety measures Senator Ramos discusses wage theft recovery and proposes measures for improving workplace safety.

In a crucial meeting, New York lawmakers confront the alarming realities of wage theft and the urgent need for robust worker protections amidst impending federal funding cuts.

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New York State grapples with employee retention and safety in public sector jobs Officials discuss urgent need for strategies addressing staff safety and retention in state agencies.

New York is facing a crisis: while 17,000 employees were hired last year, a staggering 15,500 left, highlighting urgent issues of retention and safety in state service jobs.

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New York lawmakers discuss workforce development and staffing crises in state agencies Legislators review BOCES job training and challenges in staffing within various public sectors.

New York lawmakers are tackling the pressing workforce crisis through innovative training programs and urgent discussions on staffing solutions across essential sectors.

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Tech Hub Initiative Targets Underrepresented Populations for Apprenticeship Programs Assemblywoman Pfeffer Amato discusses strategies to recruit underrepresented workers in new initiatives.

New York is taking bold steps to boost workforce participation among underrepresented groups, aiming to transform barriers into opportunities in emerging tech and green manufacturing sectors.

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Health Benefits Drive Concerns for State Employees and Nurse Educators in New York Panel addresses employee retention issues and nurse educator salary disparities in New York.

New York's healthcare workforce is in crisis as rising costs and salary disparities push retirees back to work and threaten the future of nursing education.

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