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Supreme Court Ruling Deals Massive Blow to Public Sector Unions

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 2, 2018
The United States Supreme Court ruled in a 5-to-4 decision that government workers who choose not to join unions may not be required to pay to help those union’s collective bargaining efforts. At The ...

Union Workers Across the United States to March for "Working People's Day of Action"

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 22, 2018
Workers across the United States are expected to take to the streets on Saturday, February 24 for the “Working People’s Day of Action”, which seeks to show public support for workers two days before ...

Spectrum Workers Join IBEW Local 3 Workers in Times Square Rally

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 8, 2017
Union workers joined striking International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 3 workers in Times Square on Monday, October 30. The IBEW workers have been on strike from Charter/Spectrum ...

The Perecman Firm Enjoys a Weekend Supporting the Laborers' Local 1010

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 12, 2017
Members of The Perecman Firm took some time this past weekend to enjoy the warm weather and support the Laborers’ Local 1010. We enjoyed a great day filled with BBQ, sports and swimming with the union ...

The Perecman Firm Attends Local 1010 and Local 66 Outings

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 11, 2016
Members of the Perecman Firm attended two Union events this past weekend, and we even managed to get a few photos of them enjoying themselves! On Saturday, the Firm sponsored the annual Local 1010 ...

The Perecman Firm Sponsors UBC Latino Club Valentine’s Dinner Dance

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 16, 2016
Our firm was proud to be a part of the UBC Latino Club’s first ever Valentine’s Dinner Dance! On Saturday, The Perecman Firm sponsored the UBC Latino Club’s first ever Valentine’s Dinner Dance at ...

David Perecman Lectures at National Labor & Management Conference

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 16, 2016
Attorney David Perecman had the opportunity to lecture at the National Labor & Management Conference, where The Perecman Firm was also an exhibitor. This past weekend, Attorney David Perecman attended ...

Construction Workers Rally for Safety, Call for Action

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 11, 2015
Thousands of construction workers gathered at City Hall yesterday, petitioning officials to take action to protect workers’ safety. Construction site injuries have increased by 78% from 2014 to 2015, ...

The Perecman Firm Attends Helmets to Hardhats Luncheon

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 16, 2015
Attorneys Zach Perecman and Carissa Peebles attended the Helmets to Hardhats Luncheon this past Friday in support of veterans transitioning into careers in construction. The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. ...

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Sponsors the United Brotherhood of Carpenter's Latino Club

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 10, 2015
An advocate of union workers and their cause, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., has recently become a sponsor of the United Brotherhood of Carpenter’s Latino Club. Our firm is excited to join the ...

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Sponsors International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers' Soccer Team

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 3, 2015
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is proud to be the sponsor of a soccer team for members of the Local 3 union, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Our firm is proud to support unions and ...

The Perecman Firm Participates in Recent Charity Events

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Oct 12, 2015
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is passionate about doing good, both in and out of the courtroom. We recently participated in charity events to benefit our community. The Perecman Firm at Carpenters Local ...

Labor Day honors all the workers that help build this country

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 4, 2015
Labor Day in the United States is a public holiday that is celebrated on the first Monday of September. It pays tribute to the contributions and accomplishments of American workers. Labor Day ...

New York Personal Injury Attorney Mr. David Perecman Settles Construction Case for $4.75 million

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 23, 2015
Last month New York personal injury attorney Mr. David Perecman of The Perecman Firm settled a case for $4.75 million for a construction worker from Carpenter’s Local Union 157, who fell on the job ...

Death of a NYC Housing Authority Worker was Likely Preventable

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 8, 2015
Most machinery can be dangerous if it is not guarded, maintained or used correctly. A New York City Housing Authority worker working in a “dangerous workplace” died on the job. Initially, the death of ...

Maintenance Worker Killed By Hoist at NYC Housing Complex in Brooklyn

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 12, 2015
Employees have a right to a safe workplace. A maintenance worker died on the job at the Coney Island Houses in Brooklyn, New York. Toni Jackson, 31, was fatally injured while performing maintenance ...

Texas Leads New York And The Rest Of The Nation in Workplace Deaths

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 20, 2014
More workers die in Texas than in any other state, according to an in-depth analysis of federal workplace data by The Dallas Morning News (8.16.14) . The News’ finding revealed a Texas worker is, on ...

Latino and Immigrant Construction Workers Disproportionately Suffer More Fatalities and Injuries

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 15, 2013
Latino and immigrant construction workers are disproportionately killed in construction site fall accidents in comparison to workers of any other races, according to a report released in October. From ...

Proposed New York Scaffold Law Change Halted

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 11, 2013
The Perecman Firm opposed the change New legislation sponsored by Sen. Patrick Gallivan (R-Erie) and Assemblyman Joe Morelle (D-Rochester) tried to add new language to the construction Scaffold Law . ...

The Perecman Firm Expands New York State Labor Law 240

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 12, 2013
New York construction accident attorneys redefine ‘Scaffold Law’ The team from The Perecman Firm, led by David Perecman, scored a victory for a former Local 1456 (now Local 1556 Dockbuilder’s Union) ...

Dangerous Work Environment For Ironworkers As Union Recruits Apprentices

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 21, 2012
Union officials handed out applications for 50 recently-opened ironworkers apprenticeship positions, reported the New York Daily News (5/2/2012). All 500 applications were handed out in approximately ...

New York Construction Accident Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Reflects on the Dangerous Work Environment for Ironworkers as Union Recruits Apprentices

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 21, 2012
Union officials handed out applications for 50 recently-opened ironworkers apprenticeship positions, reported the New York Daily News (5/2/2012). ...

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