PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Kevin McQueen, Hotel Worker in New York City
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Kevin McQueen, a hotel worker with 18 years of experience in New York City, testifies in support of the Safe Hotels Act. He emphasizes the importance of union representation in ensuring job security and fair treatment for hotel workers.
- McQueen highlights the positive impact of union representation on his work life
- He advocates for passing the law to protect all hotel workers, including non-union employees
- The testimony underscores the importance of maintaining New York City's tradition as a strong union town that protects the working class
Lelon Webb
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Good afternoon.
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My name is Kevin McQueen.
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I am a hotel worker in New York City.
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I grew up in Queens, and I am a long life in New Yorker.
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I've been working in the hotel industry for 18 years.
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And in all of my life years on the job, I never have felt more secure.
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And in control of my life work, then when when the union represented us.
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New York City has always been strong, a strong union town that has protected the working class, and I am proud of that.
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Passing this law is important because it would make sure that all hotel workers, including nonunion workers, are treated fairly and can work safely at our jobs.
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New York needs, safe hotel acts, please vote yes.
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Thank you.
