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Before joining Amalgamated Bank, I spent the bulk of my career working at advertising agencies helping to define and shape the perception of some of the world’s top brands.
The value of values-based banking
“Social responsibility” is not something commonly associated with the financial sector by most Americans. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, banking has consistently received some of the lowest consumer approval ratings of any industry in the country.
The case for unions in 2017
In our rapidly-shifting and uncertain political landscape, the ability of unions to fulfill their responsibilities and protect their right to organize is absolutely critical.
Where do we go from here? Progressive banking in a new political era
From our vantage point as the leading progressive bank, it feels these days like, as a country, we are not making the progress our great nation is capable of. There is talk of instituting an isolationist foreign policy that will evoke for many memories of the 1930s.
Amalgamated Bank President & CEO Commends Actions Taken by D.C. Council
In response to actions taken today by the Council of the District of Columbia, Keith Mestrich, President & CEO of Amalgamated Bank, issued the following statement:
Statement from Keith Mestrich, Amalgamated Bank President & CEO, on New York State Budget Agreement on $15/Hour Minimum Wage
This morning, in response to New York State’s budget agreement on the statewide $15/hr. minimum wage, Keith Mestrich, President and CEO of Amalgamated Bank, said:
Empower Workers With Higher Pay - Commentary by Keith Mestrich
Right now, despite many bank CEOs making tens of millions of dollars each year, the average bank teller makes just $25,800. Here in New York, 39 percent of bank tellers are forced to rely on public assistance programs just to make ends meet. This is morally wrong, yes, but it's also just bad business.
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 85 New York Businesses Endorse $15 Statewide Minimum Wage
Governor Cuomo, Local Business Leaders & Chambers of Commerce Urge New York State Legislature to Enact First-in-the-Nation $15 Minimum Wage. Proposal Would Benefit More than 2.3 Million New Yorkers; Boost Direct Spending Power by $15.7 Billion.
Join the Fight for Fair Pay – Visit www.ny.gov/Fightfor15 to Learn More