Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted New York's labor and workforce accomplishments in celebration of Labor Day. Governor Hochul has worked diligently to ensure that New York State is a safe, affordable place to work, live and raise a family. Accomplishments this year to enact a nation-leading worker agenda include paying off the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund debt, increasing minimum wage benefits, offering free community college for adult learners in high-demand sectors and making a significant investment in education workforce training programs. The Governor has also continued an aggressive crackdown on wage theft, increased penalties for violating child labor laws and advanced new legislation to keep workers safe while on the job.

“Labor Day is about recognizing our hard

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