New York’s Legislative Session Ends With a Whimper — ALIGN’s Statement
As New York’s 2025 legislative session came to a close, Theodore A. Moore, ALIGN Executive Director, released the following statement
Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act takes effect in NY
For Immediate Release: May 30, 2025
Media Contact: Lisa Thomas, lisa@alignny.org, (347) 415-6431
As Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act takes effect in NY,
Labor Coalition Behind it Urges Strong Worker Education & Enforcement
Law regulates warehouse safety to protect thousands of workers
at companies like Amazon
ALBANY, NY – The Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act (WWIRA; S5081C/A8907A), passed by the NYS Legislature in June 2024 and signed by Governor Hochul in December, takes effect this Sunday, June 1 in New York State.…
ALIGN Statement on Cuomo Minimum Wage Plan
Today, former Governor and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo released a plan to raise the NYC minimum wage to $20 by 2027. The plan also commissions a study to be completed on January 1, 2027 to inform further increases. In response, ALIGN released the following statement:
ALIGN in Action Newsletter: We Are The Many, They Are The Few
The Newsletter for the Movement for
Economic, Climate, and Racial Justice
There is nothing that the billionaire class fears more than workers coming together demanding dignity and respect in the workplace.…
Amazon workers, NY Labor Chairs call for action on TEMP Act and worker safety amid federal rollbacks
Today, elected officials, union leaders, workers, and advocates rallied at the State Capitol, calling on Governor Hochul to make worker safety a priority as the White House rolls back worker protections across the board.
ALIGN Statement on Mayor’s FY2026 Executive Budget
In response to Mayor Adams’ FY2026 Executive Budget, ALIGN released the following statement:
ALIGN Statement on Columbia Anti-Poverty Report
Today, Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy released a report revealing that 65% of New York City workers earning wages between $16-$25 experienced material hardship in 2023
ALIGN Statement on Governor Hochul’s Conceptual FY2026 State Budget
In response to Governor Hochul’s conceptual FY2026 budget agreement, ALIGN issued the following statement:
Elected Officials, Labor & Environmental Groups Rally for Action on Life-Saving Commercial Waste Zones law
Today, elected officials, labor and environmental justice groups, and safe streets advocates rallied at City Hall to demand an accelerated timeline for Commercial Waste Zones (Local Law 199), with just one of 20 zones enacted since the law was passed six years ago. As the federal government undermines climate and environmental protections, New York City can make substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollution caused by the sprawling commercial waste system by following local law and expanding the successful Commercial Waste Zones system citywide.
ALIGN Statement on Executive Order to Protect American Energy
As Trump Attacks Climate, Governor Hochul Has a Choice: Take Action or Do His Bidding