EQUAL PAY NEW YORK

NYS Patricia Smith - New U.S. Solicitor of Labor

Posted by admin on February 4, 2010 at 17:26 pm

CHEERS! Today the U.S. Senate confirmed New York State’s Commissioner of Labor M. Patricia Smith as U.S. Solicitor of Labor. After nine months of delays, the final vote was 60 to 37. As one of the top 3 officials in the department, she will have substantial impact on the future of American workers. Here in New York Smith was a strong advocate for women and minorities. A good sign for better days ahead for workers’ rights.

NYWA and the Equal Pay Coalition NYC were strong and active supporters of her confirmation based on her excellent track record and credentials….Congratulation, Solicitor Smith!

“Senate confirmation of NYS Commissioner of Labor M. Patricia Smith is New York’s loss, but a huge gain for the country. Her track record creating economic equity coupled with the announcement of a new National Equal Pay Taskforce are good indications of better times ahead for working American workers and their families,” said Beverly Neufeld, representative of the Equal Pay Coalition NYC.