Resources for NY Union Members Affected by the Entertainment Industry Strikes

Resource Info Session

The New York State Department of Labor, in partnership with the WGAE and SAG-AFTRA, stream a live informational session to share resources that may be available to New Yorkers impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA TV Theatrical/Streaming strikes.


Please visit our Strike Website for the latest information, picket locations, and updates.

Helpful links & information

Unemployment Insurance for Workers

on.ny.gov/ui

dol.ny.gov 

https://dol.ny.gov/unemployment-insurance-and-corporate-officers

Email: UIClaimHelp2023@labor.ny.gov

Supplemental Work and Building New Skills

Part-time jobs

No cost online learning

Digital Literacy Assessments and Training

Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies | Division of Child Care Services | Office of Children and Family Services

Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies

Resources for Families – Division of Child Care Services

Child Care Assistance Eligibility

To find your LDSS’s contact information, families can search at: https://ocfs.ny.gov/preview/programs/Child Care/subsidy/help.php#CCAP.

In New York City, families can apply at: https://mycity.nyc.gov/

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies are available to help you find a provider.

You can also find a provider by searching the OCFS website, or the NYC childcare services search tool.

Food Assistance

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