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As Trump Attacks Climate, Governor Hochul Has a Choice: Take Action or Do His Bidding

In response to the news that Amazon submitted a bid to purchase TikTok, ALIGN released the following statement: 

Today a coalition of 19 labor unions, worker centers, and community groups released a letter calling on Governor Hochul to proactively allocate $200 million in additional funding to the New York Department of Labor (DOL), to anticipate federal funding losses and ensure that New York’s workforce remains protected. The groups represent more than 500,000 workers across the state. 

As Governor Hochul and State leaders consider passing a mask ban within the FY2026 state budget, ALIGN issued the following statement: “A mask ban is an affront to New Yorkers’ right to health, safety, and protest...

In response to the New York State Senate and Assembly one-house budget proposals, ALIGN released the following statement:

The following are excerpts in support of Intro 1130 from today’s hearing on air quality and last mile facilities with the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts, as well as the press conference with community leaders that preceded it. 

On Tuesday, February 11, worker leaders from the Raise Up NY coalition met with state lawmakers about the rising cost of living statewide and the need for higher wages. 

During “Jobs Week,” Mayor Adams has made several announcements including an expansion of the Jobs NYC program. In response, ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York, released the following statement:

In response to Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal, ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York, released the following statement

In response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State address, ALIGN released the following statement: