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Physical working conditions for guards at NYCHA buildings
2:15:35
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49 sec
Council Member Chris Banks inquires about the physical working conditions for security guards and fire guards at NYCHA buildings. NYCHA representatives discuss recent improvements and ongoing efforts to enhance working conditions.
- NYCHA representatives initially state they haven't heard of poor working conditions from guard companies
- Council member points out that providing podiums or desks is part of working conditions
- NYCHA confirms that chairs have been added at all security guard sites
- NYCHA reports being 99% complete with adding podiums or security desks at senior developments
Chris Banks
2:15:35
Okay.
2:15:36
And are you aware of what the working conditions are when it comes to the fire guards and the security at these NYCHA buildings?
Lauren Gray
2:15:44
I haven't heard of any poor working conditions from the guard companies.
Chris Banks
2:15:47
Nelson, are you aware of what the conditions are?
Lauren Gray
2:15:49
The conditions are the conditions, it's the being in the building, and there doesn't seem to be any issues.
Chris Banks
2:15:56
Okay.
2:15:56
Well, I mean, I know that there was one of the recommendations was to to provide a podium or some type of right?
Lauren Gray
2:16:04
Yes.
2:16:04
And and we've already implemented
Chris Banks
2:16:06
part of a would would be part of condition.
2:16:09
Am I correct?
Shin Kim
2:16:10
I mean Sure.
Chris Banks
2:16:10
Or if they had a chair.
Lauren Gray
2:16:11
Yes.
2:16:12
Yes.
2:16:13
So so to your point, yes.
2:16:14
We have added chairs at all of the security guard sites, and now I like I mentioned earlier, I think we're 99% done with putting either podium or security desk at the senior developments.
Chris Banks
2:16:25
Do the guards have access to, a charging station when it comes to bathroom breaks?