May 2012
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Politicker: Car Wash Politics →
Organizers have been ramping up their efforts to change the way car washes treat their workers in New York City, and judging from recent events, it seems that they’ve generated a bit of momentum. For example, earlier today, the New York Daily News reported a new federal lawsuit placed against a car wash business, and advocates involved in the effort told The Politicker they feel the tipping...
NY Daily News: Bronx car wash workers file... →
The New York Daily News reported last week on workers at the Xcellent Car Wash in the Bronx who are suing their employer for unpaid wages and overtime, and on the ongoing efforts of the WASH New York to reform the car wash industry in New York City. Read the full story.
Elected Officials, Community Leaders & Workers...
Growing Movement of Elected Officials, Community Leaders, and Workers to Condemn Illegal Practices at East Harlem Car Wash, Push for Industry-Wide Reform
May 17, 6:00 p.m., LMC Car Wash, 334 E. 109th Street, East Harlem, New York
WHAT: City and state elected leaders will join workers and community leaders to confront management at LMC Car Wash in East Harlem, demanding an end to...
WNYC's Transportation Nation: City Council Bill to... →
(New York, NY — Sharyn Jackson, WNYC) New York City City Council members have introduced legislation that would require all car washes register for a license with the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Harlem Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito announced the bill to more than 50 protestors who gathered on the steps of City Hall. She said she was surprised when she learned that car washes didn’t...
WFUV News: City Council to Clean Up New York... →
The New York City Council is looking to clean up the city’s car wash industry.
City Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito announced the Car Wash Accountability Act Wednesday. Currently, city car washes are unregulated, and don’t require a license to operate. Mark-Viverito says this leads to hazardous working conditions and unfair wages. “There have been reports by the Department...
Crain's New York: City Council cracks down on car... →
To improve working conditions, lawmakers push for annual licensing of the city’s 200 car-wash operators. Fines could reach $15,000 a year.
Local lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday that would force the city’s 200 car-wash operators to obtain an annual license or pay fines of up to $15,000 a year.
To get a license from the city’s Department of Consumer Affairs, operators...
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NY Daily News: Lawmakers aim to clean up New York... →
City Council bill, which would make car washes get a license, comes after accusations of labor law violations
City lawmakers say they hope to clean up New York’s car wash industry — by making operators follow the same licensing rules as tow truck companies, garages and more than 50 other businesses.
“I was actually surprised when I learned that car washes don’t need any license from the city...
City Council Looks to Clean Up Dirty Car Washes,...
Press Conference: 11 a.m., City Hall Steps City Council Hearing: 1 p.m., 250 Broadway, 16th Floor
***Major Announcement To Be Made at 11 a.m.*** May 2, 11 a.m., City Hall Steps and 1 p.m. 250 Broadway, 16th Floor
WHAT: City Council members, car wash workers, community leaders, labor experts, and WASH New York representatives will participate in a press conference at 11 a.m. on the steps of City...
In New York City, car wash workers and their...