During the last legislative session, both the State Senate and Assembly passed bills designating March 8 International Women’s Day. The governor has until the end of this year to sign the bill into law. It would create a commemorative holiday in New York State. It would not be another paid holiday for all State workers, but it would recognize the struggles of women around the world and honor their achievements in all aspects of society. The PEF Statewide Women’s Committee is joining efforts by the Coalition of Labor Union Women and the Red Carpet for Social Justice alliance in urging Gov. Hochul to sign the bill. The legislative votes were unanimous and New York’s history-making first female governor should do the right thing and proclaim March 8 every year as International Women’s Day in New York State!
If you agree, please call the governor’s office and leave a message urging her to sign the bill. The hotline is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday: (518) 474-8390.