Cornell Labor Programs

Resources

Domestic Violence: Labor Union Information

• Domestic Violence: What Unions Can Do (AFSCME)
• Safe Horizon
  A good source of information for indivdiuals who experience domestic violence and advocates.
• Coalition of Labor Union Women
  Review their newsletters for helpful information.
• Family Violence Prevention Fund
  The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FUND) is a national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence and education, prevention and public policy reform.

Domestic Violence: Law & Legislation

• NYC Local Law One, 2001
  To amend the administrative code of the city of New York, to prohibit employment discrimination against victims of domestic violence.
• Legal Momentum (Formerly NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund)
  NOW LDEF has devoted a section of their site to the issue of violence against women.
• New York State Senate
  Look at this site to locate your local senate representative and see legislative bills.
• New York State Assembly
  You can search for local assembly members and legislative bills.