Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys UAW Local 2325
Coverage of Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys UAW Local 2325 in the Nexus archive.
- Bronx Defenders union walks off the job, joining ongoing strike of attorneys who represent court clients that can’t afford to pay
The Bronx Defenders Union, representing public defenders in New York City, joined ongoing strikes by legal workers over economic demands, with 300 staff walking off the job to protest pay disparities for non-attorney roles. This follows similar strikes by the Harlem-based Neighborhood Defender Services and Brooklyn Defender Services, straining the city's court system as unions demand fair compensation for all staff.
- Bronx Defenders Service becomes third NYC public defense firm to set July strike date as contract negotiations break down
The Bronx Defenders Service, part of the Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys UAW Local 2325, has authorized a strike for July 27 due to stalled contract negotiations over wages and working conditions. They join the Brooklyn Defenders Service (on strike since July 16) and the Harlem-based Neighborhood Defenders Service (planning a July 24 strike), all demanding fair contracts to retain legal professionals and ensure consistent client representation.