The budget was responsive to small businesses who are dealing with an onslaught of retail theft. In addition to giving DAs new tools, it included tax credits for businesses to improve security.

I hope we can finish the job & pass the #RetailWorkerSafetyAct before session ends.

The enacted state budget has increased funding for the Human Services Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to provide a targeted salary increase for support staff, direct care staff, clinical staff and non-executive administrative staff throughout New York. #ADemandForJustice

It’s time for NY to finally solve the problems plaguing this industry: pass the Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council Act NOW! Come out today and join workers at a report press conference and march! #AllHandsIn
#nails
#nailart
#HealthDignityJustice

☠️Toxic chemicals
⏰Long hours
😷No ventilation

Reproductive justice is for all, not just some. No worker should have to go to a job that endangers their reproductive health and the health of their children. 

Read our new report out today! nyhealthynails.org/wp-content/upl…

A new report from NY Healthy Nail Salons Coalition shines a spotlight on how serious the occupational health risks are in the nail salon industry.

Join us today at 10:30 am to hear from workers, salon owners, & health experts about why we need the Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council.

NEW exclusive this morning on our report about reproductive hazards among nail techs

As Jessica Ramos says, we have the policy solutions to improve the industry, but we need the legislature to act now!

cityandstateny.com/politics/2024/…

On #WorkersMemorialDay , we mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living.
At the NYC CLC, AFL-CIO NYCOSH #WMD event this week, Retail Action Project Project’s Eno Awotoye explained why we need to take action to pass the #RetailWorkerSafety Act: bit.ly/RSAFETY

Today let us mourn the workers who didn’t return home to their loved ones at the end of their shift.

Today we mourn, but when session resumes workers in the warehouse, delivery, nail salon, retail, agriculture & food service sectors will be in Albany to fight for worker safety.

🧵Please join us on May 8 @ 7 PM for our monthly board meeting. Here are some highlights:
🏘️ NYC Planning presenting on #CityofYes Housing Opportunity
🏛️Visit from NY Senator Jessica Ramos
🗳️Vote on street co-naming - Dr. Daniel Malakov
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Nail salon safety standards are vital for the reproductive health of workers and our communities!
Let’s pass the nail salon minimum standards council act this year, so workers can have a say.

Email your legislator: actionnetwork.org/letters/its-al…

Big news from U.S. Department of Labor!

A new overtime rule expands eligibility for overtime pay to all salaried workers earning under $58,656. That’s hard-earned money in millions of workers’ pockets.

Visit dol.gov/OT to learn more

It is time to stop forcing New Yorkers to choose between receiving vital medical treatment, and their livelihood. Legislation proposed by NY Senator Jessica Ramos and Michaelle C. Solages would finally create the robust paid medical program New York needs! timesunion.com/state/article/…

The IUPAT Frank “Bud” Raftery Scholarship is now accepting submissions! Children or dependents of IUPAT members are eligible to apply. All applicants must submit an essay on a topic selected by the IUPAT Scholarship Committee. Apply today!

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Safety on the job is a fundamental right!
#WorkersMemorialDay

Next week Office of the Community Liaison & #TeamRamos are hosting a town hall to discuss your rights during police stops.
🗓️5/2/24 from 6-8 pm
📍Newtown High School.

Learn about the different tiers of police stops, your rights during a stop, & ask question about police encounters.

We’re out in City Hall Park with NYC CLC, AFL-CIO NYCOSH RWDSU and organized labor to mourn those workers whose lives have been lost over the past year—and to fight like hell for the living by passing the #RetailWorkerSafety Act! #WorkersMemorialDay

In response to Monday's fatal fire at 94-57 44th Avenue in Queens, the #FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit will be sharing lifesaving information in front of City Fresh Market, located at 45-08 Junction Blvd until 2 p.m. today.

‼️Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council Act mentioned ‼️

In this New York Times Opinion vid, Jeff Seal shows us how minimum standards councils protect workers and our communities!

NY: it's our turn!

Let's pass minimum standards for nail salon industry this year: actionnetwork.org/letters/its-al…

I joined Governor Kathy Hochul, Leader Sen. Stewart-Cousins, & my labor family to celebrate a shovel-to-broom union housing deal.

Before I took office, I worked on Build Up NYC with the unions present today. In many ways, the deal we reached in the budget is a continuation of that work. ✊🏼

Chag Pesach Sameach

The traditions of Passover hold many lessons about the resilience found in times of struggle. As my Jewish neighbors gather around the table for seder, I hope you find comfort and peace with your loved ones.