SEIU Local 200United were able to secure 10% raises in the new contract, a major sticking point for workers.
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is a staff reporter at Central Current covering government and politics. A graduate of Syracuse University’s Maxwell and Newhouse Schools, McCarthy was born and raised in Syracuse and attended Nottingham High School.
Before joining the Central Current team, he worked as a writer at Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and wrote concert reviews for syracuse.com | The Post Standard. McCarthy also served as a contributing writer for TriplePundit, a publication focused on sustainability and corporate responsibility. In his role with Central Current, he provides access and transparency to elected officials – helping raise accountability and connecting readers to the decisions that shape Central New York.
Patrick McCarthy can be reached at pmccarthy@centralcurrent.org
Posted inLabor & Employment
Syracuse University, union leadership reach tentative deal; union set to vote on contract
The contract includes a 10% first-year raise for employees represented by SEIU Local 200United.
Posted inHousing
Syracuse lawmakers approve new housing strategy to invest in middle-income neighborhoods
City officials developed the plan based on a study of Syracuse’s housing stock that found the city lacks affordable and quality housing.
Posted inHousing
Lone lawmaker who delayed Syracuse Housing Strategy to vote for the strategy
Councilor Rasheada Caldwell stalled voting on the strategy after alleging the city did not do enough outreach about the plan.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Syracuse University workers rally for higher wages with contract negotiations ongoing
The university and SEIU Local 200United will begin another round of bargaining on Wednesday.
Posted inJustice & Equity
With NYS lagging on $1.1M in payments to Volunteer Lawyer Project, CNY Community Foundation floats a lifeline
VLP regularly carries a quarter of its budget in loans to stay afloat, according to its executive director. The organization handles pro bono immigration and eviction cases.
Posted inAnnouncements
Introducing Central Current’s newest reporter, Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy, a Syracuse native, will take over Central Current’s government and politics beat.
Posted inPolicing
A study found Syracuse’s new license plate readers make frequent mistakes. Councilors didn’t know before approving them.
A study from a security and surveillance research firm found Syracuse Police Department’s new license plate readers inaccurately read at least 1 in 10 license plates.
Posted inPolicing
Syracuse Common Council to vote on $390K settlement in Armory Square police brutality case
The settlement ends a five-year court battle between the city and two people who say officers beat them.
Posted inLocal Artists
How Candlelight Collective has created concert spaces for Syracuse folk artists to shine
Candlelight Collective hosts living room concerts and open mic nights that highlight Syracuse’s folk music scene.