NEWYORK: Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted key achievements in New York State’s mission to support and empower its workforce and protect working New Yorkers.
Governor Hochul has worked hard to ensure New York State is a safe, affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. This year, she has successfully strengthened worker protections, enhanced Tier 6 retirement benefits, signed legislation to improve the workers’ compensation system, and expanded access to free community college for adult learners in high-growth industries.
Additionally, the Governor continues to lead aggressive efforts to combat wage theft and guarantee safe working conditions, delivering on her promise to champion New York’s labor force.
“Since day one, my administration has stood shoulder to shoulder with New York’s workers,” Governor Hochul said.
“We have raised the minimum wage, strengthened prevailing wage, cracked down on wage theft, expanded workforce protections, created new pathways to good-paying jobs through workforce training and free community college for adult learners in high-demand fields. This Labor Day, I am proud to celebrate our labor movement as we continue to fight for the people who make New York State stronger, safer and keep us moving forward every day.”
