Hundreds of attorneys and advocates rallied in Foley Square to demand increased city funding for free legal services and higher wages for nonprofit legal workers. With over 2,000 legal service providers poised to strike due to expired contracts, approximately 400 workers began striking at multiple organizations. Legal aid unions are advocating for better compensation and benefits, citing the growing challenges posed by federal threats to immigrants. Prominent figures, including mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James, attended to show support for these efforts.
The call for increased funding for free legal services in New York comes amidst a potential strike by over 2,000 legal service workers and expired contracts.
The rally included notable figures like Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James, emphasizing the need for higher wages and better working conditions.
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