Mayor Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams Unite to Tackle Wage Disparity for Human Services Workers
City Leaders Commit to Addressing Wage Disparity with $740 Million Boost for Nonprofit Human Services Workers
Daily News – In a joint effort, Mayor Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams revealed plans to inject over $740 million into boosting the salaries of tens of thousands of nonprofit human services employees. Although slightly below the 16% initially requested by the Just Pay group the increase is being welcomed as a significant step forward in improving the financial stability of these workers who often find themselves living at or near the poverty line.
The NYC investment addresses a long-standing issue of wage disparity within the human services sector where workers are contracted by the city to provide essential social programs and services. Data from Just Pay indicates that a large portion of these workers earn below the city’s poverty threshold. With this funding commitment, the city aims to rectify the situation by implementing a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) program benefiting approximately 80,000 workers and providing them with much needed financial assistance.
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$741 NYC Investment – Brings Long-Awaited Wage Increase for Human Services Workers (PHOTO: New York Daily News)
Mayor and Speaker Affirm Wage Increase as Key to Equity in Human Services Sector
Both Mayor Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams emphasized the significance of this wage increase calling it a crucial step in reversing decades of underinvestment in the human services sector. They stressed that these workers play a vital role in the city functioning and deserve to be fairly compensated for their contributions. The announcement signals a positive shift towards addressing income inequality and ensuring that essential workers are valued and supported in their efforts to serve the community.
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