Politics & Government

Thousands Of Nursing Home Workers Flood Times Square To Demand Higher Wages, Better Health Benefits

The large crowd drew some big names, including Gov. Kathy Hochul.

(Courtesy of Tim Lee)

November 18, 2021

Nursing home workers flooded Midtown on Wednesday, rallying for higher wages.

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The large crowd drew some big names, including Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Health care workers from hundreds of different facilities across the state stood together as one outside the 1199 Union headquarters, demanding what they believe is a fair contract.

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