Council’s 2022 Pay Equity Report finds pay inequities remain, particularly among women, Black and Latino municipal workers
City Hall, NY – Speaker Adrienne Adams and the New York City Council today released its annual report on pay inequities within New York City’s municipal workforce, showing continued inequities. In conjunction with the release of the 2022 Pay Equity report, the Council also is holding a hearing on pay inequities in the City’s workforce and legislation to address them.
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“Five years after Hurricane Maria, the people on the island of Puerto Rico have once again been devastated by another hurricane in Fiona that has only reopened the wounds of multiple past disasters and unfulfilled commitments to recovery from them. Our city shares a unique and close relationship with Puerto Rico, and it’s critical that commitments to relief efforts on the island are fulfilled.
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“Pay disparities for women and people of color remain a persistent issue in our city and country, hampering economic opportunities. The inequities for Black women are particularly striking, with our making 58 cents for every dollar earned by a white man. These disparities are not just unfair, but also harmful to our economy and communities. As a majority-women Council, we remain committed to achieving pay equity for Black women and all New Yorkers.
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“As New Yorkers continue to emerge from the pandemic, it is paramount that our City and State restore riders’ confidence in a transit system that is safe, reliable, and well-functioning, while still respecting New Yorkers’ civil liberties. Today’s announcement of new funding to install security cameras in subway cars and stations is a welcome step towards that shared goal. It is critical that the MTA ensures that these cameras are operational and maintained to avoid malfunctions, and considers complementary infrastructure investments to make our subways stations safer.
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“We are saddened and concerned by the report of a death of a new resident of our city’s shelter system yesterday. The health and safety of all people within our city systems is paramount, and the loss of one of our most recent residents who likely endured great challenges before arriving here is heartbreaking. The City has a responsibility to ensure the effective coordination of services and overall support for all residents in our shelter system.
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City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the Council’s Black, Latino and Asian Caucus (BLAC) announced a package of bills to improve the diversity, equity and inclusion practices at the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). The bills seek to address the historic lack of racial and gender diversity in the FDNY and were heard at an oversight hearing of the Council’s Committee on Fire and Emergency Management.
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Council calls on New Yorkers to submit ideas for projects they wish to see funded
City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the New York City Council announced the kick-off to the twelfth cycle of Participatory Budgeting and called on members of the public to submit ideas on what projects they want to see funded.
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Includes bill officially designating geographic boundaries of Times Square as ‘sensitive area’ by law
City Hall, NY – Today, the Council approved two bills to address gun violence, as well as legislation to support expanded language access at abortion providers and prevent opioid overdoses at bars and clubs. Introduction 602-A, sponsored by Speaker Adrienne Adams, defines the geographical boundaries of the Times Square area – now classified by State law as a “sensitive area” where licensed individuals are restricted from carrying concealed weapons.
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Council’s $1 million allocation will fund abortions and practical support for those in need, follows passage of historic laws to expand abortion access and narrow maternal health disparities
City Hall, NY – Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and the Council’s Women’s Caucus announced that the New York City Council is providing $1 million towards expanding access to abortion care in New York City.
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City Hall, NY – Speaker Adrienne Adams announced support for legislation to ban solitary confinement and the scheduling of a hearing on the bill for next week. The Speaker released the following statement:
“The Department of Correction’s stated mission is to create a safe and supportive environment while providing individuals in its care with a path to successfully re-enter their communities.
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