I honestly had to read the email three times before it finally sunk in that the ERI legislation is actually happening. It feels surreal to say we did it after all that stress about the layoffs and the budget stuff that was keeping me up at night. Keep an eye …
April 25, 2021
Final supporters
Dear Senator Sanders,
The COVID-19 pandemic not only has taken the lives of more than 25,000 New York City residents so far, it also has destroyed the economic vitality of the City. This resulted in Mayor Bill de Blasio last year attempting to balance his enormous budget deficit on the backs of 22,000 of my brothers and sisters in the labor movement whose jobs were on the line.
Thanks to the diligence and creativity of some of New York City’s outstanding labor leaders, the layoffs are averted – for now. Hopefully with a new President in office and Democrats in control in Washington, partisan politics will finally end and federal assistance will make its way to New York to help prevent these layoffs from resurfacing this year.
During the peak of the pandemic, my coworkers and I were praised daily as “essential workers” needed on the job to keep New York City running. As the City’s financial resources rapidly depleted, municipal workers – as usual – were told we were “expendable.” Government leaders cannot have it both ways, especially when there are myriad other options.
That’s why I am asking you to:
• Vote for Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) legislation so certain members of the city’s three pension systems will be allowed to retire early without a financial penalty.
• Grant the City borrowing authority similar to what you gave to the State and the MTA.
• Pass a package of revenue bills, including a millionaires’ and ultra-millionaires’ tax, that will generate enough revenue to prevent deep cuts and future layoffs.
So many of us already have sacrificed our health and compromised the health of our loved ones during this pandemic. Many of my CWA Local 1180 brothers and sisters even made the ultimate sacrifice. Rewarding us with even the talk of layoffs is inexcusable when you have other options.
YOU hold the power to stop this. I hope the 365,000 voting, municipal workers in the New York City labor movement and their families can count on your support.
In Solidarity,
Updates
February 28, 2021
I was looking at the screen and just realized how many people are actually standing with us now and honestly it makes me feel like maybe we are really going to pull this off even though the whole situation still feels so overwhelming. Honestly I never thought we would see this much movement so fast but here we are and it makes me think about everyone who has been worrying about their jobs just like I have.
Reached 100 supporters
February 28, 2021
36 Comments
I work at Bellevue Hospital with millennials that have families and it would break my heart if they were to be laid off. I am 63 years and close to retirement. With the Retirement incentive I would gladly take so that they can keep working and supporting their families. Remember, they are out future, we can not afford to destroy their lives before they get a chance to finishing living it. thank you
City workers made sacrifices that kept this city running during this dangerous time and should not be rewarded with the lost of their job. Please help as they have and still are by keeping the city moving through the pandemic.
We need our State Legislators to pass bills that will grant NYC the option of borrowing money until federal funds arrive and implement an early Retirement Incentive for municipal workers that would help voluntarily reduce the City’s payroll. The people need your support. Thank you
If all these workers lose their jobs,those people will have to receive some type of city services.Is that what you want?
as a long time city worker with 36 years of service, so many workers are eager to leave the work force and early retirement will allow the younger workers the opportunity whose doing excellent work the ability to move up the ladder in their career since they have longer working years.
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this is beneficial for early retirement without penalties
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I honestly had to read the email three times before it finally sunk in that the ERI legislation is actually happening. It feels surreal to say we did it after all that stress about the layoffs and the budget stuff that was keeping me up at night. Keep an eye …
April 25, 2021
Final supporters
Dear Senator Sanders,
The COVID-19 pandemic not only has taken the lives of more than 25,000 New York City residents so far, it also has destroyed the economic vitality of the City. This resulted in Mayor Bill de Blasio last year attempting to balance his enormous budget deficit on the backs of 22,000 of my brothers and sisters in the labor movement whose jobs were on the line.
Thanks to the diligence and creativity of some of New York City’s outstanding labor leaders, the layoffs are averted – for now. Hopefully with a new President in office and Democrats in control in Washington, partisan politics will finally end and federal assistance will make its way to New York to help prevent these layoffs from resurfacing this year.
During the peak of the pandemic, my coworkers and I were praised daily as “essential workers” needed on the job to keep New York City running. As the City’s financial resources rapidly depleted, municipal workers – as usual – were told we were “expendable.” Government leaders cannot have it both ways, especially when there are myriad other options.
That’s why I am asking you to:
• Vote for Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) legislation so certain members of the city’s three pension systems will be allowed to retire early without a financial penalty.
• Grant the City borrowing authority similar to what you gave to the State and the MTA.
• Pass a package of revenue bills, including a millionaires’ and ultra-millionaires’ tax, that will generate enough revenue to prevent deep cuts and future layoffs.
So many of us already have sacrificed our health and compromised the health of our loved ones during this pandemic. Many of my CWA Local 1180 brothers and sisters even made the ultimate sacrifice. Rewarding us with even the talk of layoffs is inexcusable when you have other options.
YOU hold the power to stop this. I hope the 365,000 voting, municipal workers in the New York City labor movement and their families can count on your support.
In Solidarity,
Updates
February 28, 2021
I was looking at the screen and just realized how many people are actually standing with us now and honestly it makes me feel like maybe we are really going to pull this off even though the whole situation still feels so overwhelming. Honestly I never thought we would see this much movement so fast but here we are and it makes me think about everyone who has been worrying about their jobs just like I have.
Reached 100 supporters
February 28, 2021
36 Comments
I have been a registered voter in this district since 1984 and a NYC government employee since 1988. I urge that early retirement and other legislation favorable to government employees and homeowners be considered and supported.
I work at Bellevue Hospital with millennials that have families and it would break my heart if they were to be laid off. I am 63 years and close to retirement. With the Retirement incentive I would gladly take so that they can keep working and supporting their families. Remember, they are out future, we can not afford to destroy their lives before they get a chance to finishing living it. thank you
City workers made sacrifices that kept this city running during this dangerous time and should not be rewarded with the lost of their job. Please help as they have and still are by keeping the city moving through the pandemic.
We need our State Legislators to pass bills that will grant NYC the option of borrowing money until federal funds arrive and implement an early Retirement Incentive for municipal workers that would help voluntarily reduce the City’s payroll. The people need your support. Thank you
If all these workers lose their jobs,those people will have to receive some type of city services.Is that what you want?
as a long time city worker with 36 years of service, so many workers are eager to leave the work force and early retirement will allow the younger workers the opportunity whose doing excellent work the ability to move up the ladder in their career since they have longer working years.
vote yes for eri
this is beneficial for early retirement without penalties
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I have been a registered voter in this district since 1984 and a NYC government employee since 1988. I urge that early retirement and other legislation favorable to government employees and homeowners be considered and supported.