by Communications Team | Feb 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, Surprise, surprise: Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to push his anti-worker, anti-immigrant, anti-environment agenda. But we know that there is nothing that scares Trump and the GOP more than a vibrant, inclusive democracy that counts...
by Communications Team | Feb 6, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the current budget shortfall, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “It’s hard to take Cuomo’s budget concerns seriously after he worked to negotiate over $2 billion in tax...
by Communications Team | Feb 5, 2019 | Press Releases
Albany, NY—In response to the 2019 State of the Union address, Jessica Wisneski, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, has issued the following statement: “It comes as no surprise that Trump used the State of the Union as a platform to spread hate,...
by Communications Team | Feb 4, 2019 | Press Releases
Disappointed by Cuomo’s Budget Proposal, Advocates Call for $100 Million in Critical Funding Albany, NY—On Monday, over 200 parents, child care providers, educators, faith leaders, and labor advocates joined at the Capitol Building to express their frustration and...
by Communications Team | Jan 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, The Trump tantrum is over—after nearly five weeks—and thousands of contract workers still haven’t received the back pay they deserve. Contract workers, including cleaners, cooks, and security people, are among the lowest paid government workers,...