ALIGN Statement on One-House Budget Proposals
Lucas Shapiro, Interim Executive Director of ALIGN, a leader in the NY Renews and Raise Up NY coalitions, released the following statement today in response to the one-house budget proposals:
Executive Director Maritza Silva-Farrell to move on after successful 12-year tenure at ALIGN
For Immediate Release: January 30, 2023
Media Contact: Lisa Thomas, lisa@alignny.org, (347) 415-6431
Executive Director Maritza Silva-Farrell
to move on after successful 12-year tenure at ALIGN
New York, NY – ALIGN announced today that Maritza Silva-Farrell will move on as its Executive Director in February.…
Governor Hochul makes strides for workers and our environment, but immediate action is required
The first elected female governor made strides for workers and our environment in today’s State of the State address, but to deliver a prosperous New York for working families, we expect urgent action.
NY HERO Act amendment signed into law
With NY HERO amendment signed, New York sides with workers over corporate power
Warehouse Worker Protection Act Signed into Law
ALBANY, NY (December 21, 2022) – Unions and community organizations from the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition cheered action on the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (WWPA), signed into law today by Governor Hochul. The legislation brings transparency to exploitative productivity quotas in the warehouse industry and ensures that workers at companies like Amazon know their rights. The signing is a powerful act of solidarity, as warehouse workers face the demands of a grueling holiday shopping season.