In response to Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State, Tal Frieden, Raise Up NY coalition spokesperson and ALIGN Campaign Manager, and Dan Maloney, UAW Local 1097 President, released the following statements:
In 2024, ALIGN and its coalitions are working to increase worker protections, fight for fair wages, and move New York toward a sustainable, clean economy.
In response to Governor Hochul’s announced effort to ensure New Yorkers receive the increased minimum wage ($16 downstate and $15 upstate) beginning January 1, 2024, Tal Frieden, Raise Up NY coalition spokesperson and ALIGN Campaign Manager released a statement.
The Climate Works for All coalition launched a new campaign for Green, Healthy Schools with a rally at City Hall Park. On the heels of Mayor Adam’s drastic cuts to public schools, the coalition is calling for a sustainable alternative to his austerity budget.
Today, more than 40 unions, advocacy organizations, and community groups released a letter calling on Governor Hochul and New York state leaders to protect warehouse workers.