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We Need a Hero: Workers, Advocates Urge Gov. Cuomo to Sign Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Executive Order

On May 12, workers, unions, community advocates, health and safety experts, and the former Secretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from the Obama administration held a Zoom press conference to urge New York Governor Cuomo to issue a New York Health and Essential Rights Executive Order (NY H.E.R.O) to limit the spread of COVID-19 as the state takes steps to re-open its economy.

We Need a Hero: Workers, Advocates Urge Gov. Cuomo to Sign Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Executive Order

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NY Unions to State Leaders: Raise Taxes on the Rich to Address COVID-19 Budget Shortfalls

As the COVID-19 crisis continues and more workers are facing layoffs, furloughs, reductions of work, the growing economic crisis will exacerbate long-standing issues with providing access to high-quality public services for New York's working class.

NY Unions to State Leaders: Raise Taxes on the Rich to Address COVID-19 Budget Shortfalls

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New Jersey Governor Murphy Unveils Multi-Stage Approach to Execute a Responsible & Strategic Restart of NJ's Economy

As the COVID-19 curve has flattened, Governor Murphy has put out a four-part plan for reopening. New Jersey parks and forests are already open and are being staffed by CWA members.

New Jersey Governor Murphy Unveils Multi-Stage Approach to Execute a Responsible & Strategic Restart of NJ's Economy

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New Law Provides Line-of-Duty Death Benefits for New York Public Employees Who Die of COVID-19

On Saturday, May 30th, New York Governor Cuomo signed into law new legislation to support the families of public employees who have lost their lives to COVID-19 by providing "line-of-duty" benefits.  

New Law Provides Line-of-Duty Death Benefits for New York Public Employees Who Die of COVID-19