(NEW YORK CITY) – The New York City District Council of Carpenters rallied at a high-profile construction site tied to Vanderbilt University in Manhattan’s Chelsea Neighborhood, calling on the project’s developer to ensure workers are paid standard wages.

The Carpenters gathered at the site to protest what they described as sub-standard pay and benefits provided by General Contractor Gotham Drywall, warning such practices could undermine wage standards across the City’s Construction Industry.

The demonstration drew support from several local Elected Officials - including Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Assembly Member Alex Bores and City Council Member Erik Bottcher, along with Labor Advocates and representatives from the New York City AFL-CIO Central Labor Council.

At the center of the dispute is Gotham Drywall, which Union Leaders allege is compensating Workers below established area standards.

Union Officials argue such practices not only impact Workers on the project - but also creates downward pressure on wages industry-wide.

Union Members emphasized that maintaining area standard wages is critical to preserving fair compensation, benefits and working conditions in one of the Nation’s largest construction markets.

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