Crystal Lewis at The Chief Leader reports on a coalition of Unions and Labor Advocates that are calling on New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and State Legislators to pass the Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council Act, which would establish a council made up of Nail Salon Workers, salon owners and government representatives to recommend minimum wages and safety standards for the industry.  The New York State Nurses Association, 32BJ Service Employees International Union, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union and Teamsters Joint Council 16 are among the Unions urging passage of the Bill.  Labor Activist Groups backing the Bill include the Coalition for Economic Justice, the Urban Justice Center’s Street Vendor Project and ALIGN.

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