"New York workers are not only the engines behind our economy – they’re the teachers who educate our children, the law enforcement who protect our communities, the construction workers who take our state to new heights, and so much more. On Labor Day, we honor the tremendous gains of the American organized labor movement and the ongoing fight for workers' rights and protections as we reaffirm our commitment to fair wages, health care, and dignity and respect for all workers. The union card continues to be a powerful symbol that has helped lift millions of New York families, including my own, out of poverty, and my administration will continue making sure all New Yorkers have the benefits and opportunities they need and deserve."