Nov 2022 INSIDE
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Issue #38
Safety & Health for an Aging Workforce
Delivery Workers Cheer $23.82 Proposed Minimum Pay Standards, But Not Everyone’s Happy
BY LINDA NWOKE EXCLUSIVE TO WWT
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umerous individuals in their 60s and 70s are still actively engaged in their careers. And some want to stay longer within the workforce. Research suggests that these seniors, who prefer to continue working, are more engaged, enthusiastic, connected to the organization, and are less likely to quit. All these factors make them attractive and a priced staff member to have in the workplace, as data shows that, in some cases, their age corresponds with workplace wisdom. Other benefits of having an
older age-friendly organization include their ability to provide more institutional knowledge and possess more productive work habits. They also reportedly display lower stress levels on the job and better emotional intelligence,
which enables them to get along better with their coworkers. Their maturity also makes them more cautious and less likely to flaunt safety rules and regulations on the job. Scientific evidence also shows that while mental strength declines after age 30, continued on page 6
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Deliverista Antonio Solis speaks outside City Hall, Nov. 21, 2022. Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY
BY CLAUDIA IRIZARRY APONTE, THE CITY
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ast week, the city Department of Consumer and Worker Protection proposed a minimum pay rate for the city’s app-based delivery workers that would boost their hourly wages, including operating costs, to $17.87, increasing to $23.82 by April 1, 2025. continued on page 10
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s Thanksgiving approaches, many cooks are busy planning their holiday meals. However, this year’s Thanksgiving meals will likely be more excontinued on page 13
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