Workers
Living Wages & Worker Protections: Advocate for higher minimum wages indexed to inflation and strengthen labor protections, including paid sick leave and anti-retaliation policies, especially for gig and essential workers.
Job Training Programs: Partner with local organizations to offer vocational training, focusing on industries with high demand to boost employment opportunities.
Union Support and Collective Bargaining: Support unionization efforts and enhance collective bargaining rights for all workers.
Businesses
Small Business Support: Streamline licenses, permitting, and approvals for local businesses, reducing bureaucratic barriers and inefficiencies to start-up and growth.
Low-Interest Loans & Technical Support: Expand access to affordable financing and provide technical support and resources to business owners.
Market Expansion Initiatives: Organize community markets and fairs to promote local businesses and attract visitors to the district.
Namra for NYC Council 