Committee hears testimony on 'No More 24' bill to end 24‑hour home‑care shifts The New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor heard extensive testimony on Intro. 303, the

A groundbreaking proposal in NYC aims to end the grueling 24-hour shifts for home-care aides, addressing the urgent need for worker rights and safety.

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Residents press Fort Collins council to add minimum wage and municipal collective bargaining to agenda Multiple residents and labor leaders urged the Fort Collins City Council on Jan. 20 to place a minimum wage increase and a municipal collective bargaining framework on the council’s agenda, citing affordability pressures for tipped and city workers and precedent from Denver and Boulder.

Residents of Fort Collins are demanding action on wage increases and collective bargaining rights, highlighting the urgent need for fair pay amid rising living costs.

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Louisiana Legislature urges Congress to raise pay for direct care support workers Legislature calls on Congress to enhance wages for essential direct care support workers.

Louisiana's Legislature is demanding that Congress take action to boost wages for the vital workforce that supports our most vulnerable citizens.

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Community Advocate voices concerns over Figueroa street service fees Advocate demands affordable services and elimination of taxes for Figueroa workers.

Community voices are rising against the proposed fee hike on Figueroa Street, emphasizing the struggle for dignity and affordable services for vulnerable workers.

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Monica Flavin urges support for home care worker contract in Senate hearing Flavin testifies on Senate file 2640 advocating for better pay and retirement options for caregivers.

Monica Flavin’s heartfelt testimony in the Minnesota Senate highlights the urgent need for better pay and retirement options for the dedicated home care workers who support our most vulnerable populations.

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Connecticut labor leaders advocate for SB 1370 to ensure fair pay for off-site workers Labor advocates urge Connecticut lawmakers to pass SB 1370 for equitable wages across work sites.

Connecticut labor leaders are rallying for Senate Bill 1370 to end the shocking wage disparity between on-site and off-site construction workers.

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