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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Justice Favor, Union Member from Local 79, on behalf of Bishop Mitchell Taylor

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    Justice Favor, a union member from Local 79, presented testimony on behalf of Bishop Mitchell Taylor in support of the Construction Justice Act (intro 910). The act aims to set a $40 per hour compensation package for workers building affordable housing in low-income communities, ensuring good jobs go to those who need them most.

    • The bill sets a moral wage standard and targets low-income New Yorkers, historically disadvantaged groups, and formerly incarcerated individuals.
    • It is seen as a solution to fight the housing crisis while providing strong wages and community hiring standards.
    • Urban Upbound, co-founded by Bishop Taylor, strongly supports the Act and urges the council to take action.