The City's New Office of Worker Power
Summary
Deputy Mayor Julie Su discusses the new Office of Worker Power, a city initiative to support private-sector union organizing and worker rights. She explains how the office will provide education and resources without duplicating existing enforcement agencies, while addressing concerns from skeptical employers. The conversation also covers the challenges of upcoming public-sector contract negotiations and the stalled Hunts Point economic development deal.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the new Office of Worker Power
Deputy Mayor Julie Su joins and summarizes the office's goals
How the office differs from existing enforcement agencies
Call-in segment and listener questions
Focus on education and supporting workers who want to organize
Relationship with existing unions and employers
Addressing skeptical business owners and the benefits of organizing
Support for artists and gig workers in the cultural sector
Preventing retaliation and building worker solidarity
Caller discusses the legal landscape and national erosion of rights
Caller critiques redundancy; discussion on public excellence
Navigating public sector union contract negotiations
The stalled Hunts Point economic development deal
Closing remarks and sponsorship information
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