Wake Up Call: Legal Aid Attorneys Vote to Authorize Strike in NY

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• Attorneys at the Legal Aid Society voted to authorize a strike Sunday, meaning lawyers at New York City’s biggest public defender group could stop working if management does not meet their demands. The union has been fighting for higher pay, lower caseloads, and more flexibility to work from home. (Gothamist)
  
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