By Human Services Act!on
Human Services Action (HSA) is proud to share our 2026 Human Services Scorecard. This is an important tool in highlighting where New York State and City elected officials stand on key issues impacting the essential human services sector – and the millions of New Yorkers these organizations serve and employ. The success of our work relies on strong advocates who are about the human services sector and the people we serve.
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By Judith Goldiner and Gale Brewer
Intro. 303 does not solve the inequities in home care; it destabilizes the entire system and puts both workers and the New Yorkers who rely on them at risk. LINK: A well-intentioned bill could collapse NYC’s home care system
Workers with the Sesame Workers Union marked the one-year anniversary of their union with a block party and rally this week, celebrating a year of organizing while calling attention to ongoing contract negotiations with management at Sesame Workshop and its counsel at Proskauer Rose. The event drew members, supporters, and Labor allies to mark the milestone and show support for the union’s contract campaign.
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By Christopher Maag
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced an enforcement push by the city to crack down on employers that might be violating the city’s worker protection laws, days before a new law takes effect expanding time-off protections for more than five million New Yorkers. LINK: Enforce Time-Off Protections