Albany, NY - I am proud of the unified efforts of the 2.5 million
members and 3,000 local unions of the New York State AFL-CIO to
improve the economic and social well-being
of working men and women
throughout our state. The Labor Movement has been united and fought tirelessly
to raise the minimum wage and implement Paid Family Leave - both critically important issues to working people.
Three million working people in
New York State will see their wages go up due to the $15 per hour minimum wage
making New York the first state in the country to reach that landmark.
Raising the minimum wage is long overdue and is a step in
the right direction toward addressing poverty and income inequality. This
meaningful wage will allow hard-working men and women the opportunity
to better support themselves and their families, and enjoy a standard of living and quality
of life they can be proud of.
New York State is also leading the
way on Paid Family Leave. This ground-breaking benefit will have a positive
impact on working people by allowing
them to put their families first during times of need. Whether it is to bond with a
newborn or the opportunity to care for an ill or dying family member, working
men and women will no longer be forced to choose between being with loved
ones during life-changing moments, and the ability to make ends meet.
I want to thank Governor Cuomo,
Speaker Heastie, Majority Leader Flanagan and
Independent Democratic
Conference Leader Klein for listening to the working men and women of this state and
understanding how the aforementioned legislation will positively impact the
lives of all New Yorkers.
Their leadership and actions will set an example for the nation.
No comments:
Post a Comment