Josh’s grandfather, Boris, was a refugee of the Holocaust who was able to build a middle-class life for his family in Brooklyn - all because of his union, IBEW Local 3. Having known Boris, Josh has a unique insight into the importance of labor unions across America, a perspective only bolstered through his time in Cornell’s Industrial and Labor Relations Program. Josh has always believed workers have the right to unionize, and he supports any efforts to fight for their well-being in the workplace.
In Office Josh…
- Worked to bolster the Labor Department Commissioner, assuring unions always have seat at the table
- Helped deliver a Project Labor Agreement for the Nassau Hub, assuring that public funds support our local workers
- Advocated for investments in infrastructure spending, which will create jobs for local union workers
- Pushed Nassau County Department of Labor to explore critical upgrades to Nassau County buildings and properties
- Stood on the picket line with workers time and time again, including everyone from carpenters speaking out against wage theft to healthcare workers fighting for safe staffing
- Worked with local organizations and hospitals to collect tens of thousands of PPE items for our frontline workers. Through community-based supply drives, they were able to provide workers with the tools that they needed to serve Nassau County, and Josh will continue to heed the call from workers to deliver the supplies and resources they need
In Congress Josh Will…
- Fight to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
- Strengthen the National Labor Relations Board so the federal government can further (1) support workers who organize and (2) hold accountable those who would intimidate or take advantage of workers
- Push to increase the minimum wage
- Always stand against those wishing to enact right to work laws
