New York City Council Speaker Blocks Paid Sick Day Law Despite Popular Support

New York City Council Speaker Blocks Paid Sick Day Law Despite Popular Support: New York City’s paid sick leave bill is backed by grassroots labor activists, a veto-proof majority of the city council, the New York Times editorial board, and even some celebrities. However, Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D) is blocking the measure from coming up for a vote, claiming it would have a negative effect on small [...]/p