Judge Kevin F. Casey ruled against the MTA and two cleaning contractors, finding they systematically underpaid subway cleaners during the pandemic, breaching state law requiring $28/hour.
The cleaners, who were critical during the pandemic, were only compensated between $18-$21 per hour for their dangerous work, affecting hundreds and potentially amounting to millions in losses.
Comptroller Brad Lander emphasized that these laborers deserved prevailing wages as mandated by Articles 8 and 9 of state law, contradicting the contractors' claims.
The MTA and contractors argued that prevailing wage laws applied narrowly and did not cover cleaning tasks, a position that the judge firmly rejected as unfounded.
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