Bankruptcy and wages

Yes. You can sue whoever was responsible for keeping track of your wages and hours, even if the business closes or goes into bankruptcy.

Unpaid wages

I recommend that you do not return to work. Go instead to NYS Dept of Labor to file for unemployment and complain about not getting paid.

Do part time employees had vacation pay in new york?

There is no law requiring an employer to give vacations to any workers.

Is it a law for employers to offer direct deposit?

If that is the policy for all workers, there is nothing you can do except look for another job. There is no law to prevent them from using the mail.

Legally, you can refuse, but then you could get fired for refusing. Your boss might want to be sure work is not interfering with school, or to see...

How can I go about this situation do I need an attorney?

If your union can't help, because you are part-time or for whatever reason, consult an attorney who handles pregnancy discrimination.

Can union and employer subvert contract?

You cannot arbitrate. Only the union can. So you would need to retain an attorney to bring a law suit against the union. If you can get other...

You should apply for unemployment benefits. That may give them an incentive to stop delaying. You would need to have an attorney look over the...

As an hourly employee, can my employer arbitrarily dock my pay, even for actual hours worked?

It is illegal to dock you. It is also illegal to retaliate against you for complaining about not getting paid.

Can my employer (USDA) legally change my pay structure and lower my wage after 6 years?

Unfortunately, I think the union is your only defense. You need to work with them, hopefully with the others in your group.