"Home care workers have been fighting for the change for years, in part because they are typically compensated for just 13 hours of each 24-hour shift."
"The bill has 17 sponsors in the Council so far and Speaker Julie Menin's office said she plans to bring the bill to a full Council vote next month."
"Because 24-hour home care is largely funded and regulated by the state, 1199SEIU and some other stakeholders have been adamant that local lawmakers coordinate with the state on any reforms."
"Mamdani, who is being targeted by workers in demonstrations and on social media, previously spoke out in favor of ending 24-hour shifts as a state assemblymember."
Home health aides in New York City are pushing for the 'No More 24 Act,' which aims to limit home care shifts to a maximum of 12 hours. Demonstrations have been held outside City Hall, urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to support the legislation. The bill has garnered 17 sponsors and is expected to be voted on by the City Council next month. Currently, many aides are only compensated for 13 hours of their 24-hour shifts, impacting their livelihoods and patient care.
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