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Testimony by Sudi Zhang, Hotel Worker, on Intro 991-B

4:13:00

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Sudi Zhang, a hotel worker and immigrant from China living in Queens, testifies in support of Intro 991-B, emphasizing the importance of a safe working environment for hotel workers in New York City. She urges the council to pass the bill, highlighting her decade-long experience in the hotel industry and her commitment to supporting her family.

  • Zhang came directly from her overnight shift to testify, underscoring the urgency and importance of the issue to her.
  • She refers to the bill as creating a "safe working environment," suggesting that worker safety is a key concern addressed by Intro 991-B.
  • The testimony is brief but passionate, reflecting the perspective of a frontline hotel worker who would be directly impacted by the proposed legislation.
Sudi Zhang
4:13:00
Hi.
4:13:00
My name is Sudhi Zane.
4:13:03
I'm an Okay.
4:13:06
My name is Susan.
4:13:09
I'm an immigrant from China.
4:13:10
I live and work in Queens.
4:13:13
I have been in hotel.
4:13:15
I have been working for hotel business for morning and decade.
4:13:19
I work hard to support my family, to raise my kids.
4:13:23
I'm here today for a simple purpose that I support the bill.
4:13:28
In fact, I was overnight.
4:13:30
I came directly from my work because I strongly believe safe working environment is very important for us, for all of us, every hotel workers who work in the New York City.
4:13:45
Please pass the bill.
4:13:46
Thank you.
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