Legal Services NYC Responds to Union Strike Vote
We are disappointed that the Legal Services Staff Association (LSSA) voted to strike rather than accept our proposal to respond to a 50% drop in Federal funding ($8 million total) with necessary changes to healthcare and retirement programs. Without those changes, we will be forced to lay off as many as 50 people by the end of 2014.
Effective May 16, LSSA’s 220 members will be on the picket line instead of in the courts and offices fighting for their clients.
A strike is not good for our staff, our clients or their communities. We are very hopeful that we can return to the bargaining table quickly and resolve this impasse to restore programs like foreclosure prevention and immigration assistance for the New Yorkers who depend on us.
In the interim, please know that all of our offices will remain open. We have put into place very detailed plans to ensure continued services to
clients.
Effective May 16, LSSA’s 220 members will be on the picket line instead of in the courts and offices fighting for their clients.
A strike is not good for our staff, our clients or their communities. We are very hopeful that we can return to the bargaining table quickly and resolve this impasse to restore programs like foreclosure prevention and immigration assistance for the New Yorkers who depend on us.
In the interim, please know that all of our offices will remain open. We have put into place very detailed plans to ensure continued services to
clients.
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