May Day Support for Home Healthcare Workers

On May Day, Grand Street Dems joined 1000 home healthcare workers, elected officials, community advocates and other groups to pressure City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to pass the “No More 24” bill (Intro 175) that is before the NY City Council. Currently, many home health care workers are required to work 24 hour shifts but are paid for only 13 hours of work. Intro 175 would end the cruel and destructive practice of 24-hour shifts, but City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams will not bring it to a vote. Continue to make your voice heard!