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Covenant House vs Union Battle | New York City News
Covenant House New York is locked in a fiery legal and labor battle with its healthcare union, 1199 SEIU, over stalled contract negotiations and alleged retaliation against unionizing staff — even as it receives millions in public funds to serve homeless youth. After employees voted to unionize in 2022 seeking better pay, tensions escalated so much a federal judge ruled Covenant House wasn’t bargaining in good faith, and dozens of City Council members demanded accountability. Current and former staff fear the turmoil is harming the vulnerable youth they serve, while labor experts question why…
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