A group of grocery delivery workers and supermarket reps rallied outside City Hall on Tuesday, urging the passage of new legislation supporting increased wages and flex schedules.

The Sept. 9 event came a day before the NYC Council is set to vote on a potential override of Mayor Eric Adams’ vetoes of Int. 1133-A and Int. 1135-A, a pair of bills that would give delivery app workers more money and perks. Among the benefits from the bills is a proposed $21.44 an hour for the workers.

The advocates urged Council Speaker Adrienne Adams not to override Mayor Adams's vetoes and instead pass new legislation establishing a minimum earnings standard per active hour. However, the stipulation would be to do this while also requiring the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to preserve

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