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Importance of public sector jobs for economic mobility
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Council Member Restler emphasizes the significance of public sector employment in promoting economic mobility and overall job growth in New York City.
- Highlights that public jobs are beneficial for New Yorkers, advancing economic mobility
- Notes that the city government is the largest employer in New York City
- Points out that Southeast Queens has the highest concentration of city workers, who have found stable middle-class careers through secure, well-paying city jobs
- Argues that the 15,000+ vacant positions represent missed opportunities for economic growth in low and moderate-income communities