John, join us to tell NY state legislators: stop a second wave of COVID-19 and protect workers now.

Right now, there is a health and safety crisis for workers in New York. Workers in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are without proper personal protective equipment; sanitation workers collecting medical waste without masks and gloves; warehouse workers in crowded, fast-paced conditions without means to socially distance or time to wash their hands frequently; and farmworkers whose living quarters are so tight that infection rates have spiraled out of control. This crisis is happening as all NY regions have entered phase four of reopening.

That is why we are asking you to send a letter to your New York state legislator urging them to pass legislation to protect our workers and communities from COVID-19. We have a premade letter ready to go, but you are welcome to send your own stories regarding health and safety issues in the workplace.

This is as much about racial and gender justice as it is about economic justice: women, immigrants, and Black and Latinx workers are more likely to be workers on the frontlines. Black and brown communities have suffered disproportionate cases and deaths during this public health crisis, exposing the structural failures that have made them more vulnerable during this pandemic.

The fight against COVID-19 is far from over. Case numbers, hospitalizations, and deaths are surging to new heights throughout the country. We have seen that we cannot rely on the goodwill of employers or their customers to protect workers. A law with strong enforcement mechanisms will ensure that our workers are protected during this pandemic and in the future. Join us to let our state legislators know that our message is loud and clear: stop a second wave of COVID-19 and protect workers now!

In solidarity,

Maritza Silva-Farrell

Executive Director

ALIGN NY

646.676.4300

[email protected]