(NEW YORK CITY) - To celebrate the New York City Labor Day Parade, Governor Kathy Hochul signed eight pieces of legislation aimed at protecting New York State’s Workforce, as well as improving their ability to grow and prosper in New York State.

“Coming from a Union Family, I know how critical Organized Labor is to building a strong Middle Class,” Governor Hochul said. “As we celebrate (the) Labor Day Parade in New York City, we are strengthening our commitment to Working Families and letting them know we have their backs every step of the way.”

Legislation signed by the Governor included, but were not limited to:

S.8358C/A.8947C - Establishes the “Retail Worker Safety Act”, Requiring Retail Worker Employers To Develop and Implement Programs To Prevent Workplace Violence.

S.5085C/A.4066B - Requires Auto Manufacturers To Fully Compensate Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealers for Repairs Made Under Warranty Service.

A.9265A/S.8608A - Requires Contractors and Subcontractors Working on Public Projects To Submit Payrolls to Department of Labor; Directs Department To Create a Public Database.

S.8551/A.9349, S.8557/A.9386 S.8216A/A.8876, S.5500B/A.6146B, S.8948/A.9935 - Enhances Civil Service Protections and Expands Workers’ Rights and Eligibility for Advancement.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento said: “Governor Hochul is not just walking side-by-side with our Members in (the) parade, she does it daily through her actions.  The Bills signed into law will improve the lives of our Members and all Working People.  I commend the Governor for partnering with our Movement's Public Sector, Private Sector, Building Trades Unions and the New York State AFL-CIO to build a better and stronger state for all hard-working New Yorkers.”

New York City AFL-CIO Central Labor Council President Vincent Alvarez said: “This package of Bills signed by the Governor includes meaningful legislation that will significantly improve the lives of Retail Workers, Public Service Workers, Building and Construction Trades Workers and Auto Workers throughout our City.  As we march up Fifth Avenue in celebration of working people, we’re grateful to the Governor, the New York State Legislature and our colleagues in Labor who worked to bring these Bills over the finish line.”

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