Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 563: Enacts the Good Jobs Guarantee Act for workforce training

Enacts the good jobs guarantee program to provide workforce training and opportunities for employment for residents of New York state to secure high paying jobs through the acquisition of job skills.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides workforce training for high-paying jobs, advancing employment opportunities and skill development per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1710: Relates to guidelines to encourage participation in apprenticeships

Requires the commissioner of education to develop guidelines to encourage those in high school to participate in apprenticeships and to raise awareness in apprenticeship opportunities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires education commissioner to develop guidelines promoting high school apprenticeship participation, expanding student career pathways and educational access.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes apprenticeships for high school students, expanding workforce development and employment opportunities, aligning with labor & employment goals.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Child Labor Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2594: Enacts the Good Jobs Guarantee Act for workforce training

Enacts the good jobs guarantee program to provide workforce training and opportunities for employment for residents of New York state to secure high paying jobs through the acquisition of job skills.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides workforce training for high-paying jobs, directly advancing employment opportunities and skills development, aligning with labor & employment support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 23, 2026

A 3451: Relates to the establishment of a wage data clearinghouse

This bill establishes a wage data clearinghouse to analyze existing unemployment insurance and labor data, aiming to evaluate workforce development programs and identify training gaps. It directs the labor commissioner to select an academic institution (with $600,000 in funding) to run the clearinghouse, using state/federal data while protecting personally identifiable information. The clearinghouse will produce reports for state agencies, employers, and educational providers to improve workforce training effectiveness, with annual evaluations required for the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $600,000 state funds to establish wage data clearinghouse, directly funding a new state program for workforce analysis and reporting.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes wage data clearinghouse to evaluate workforce programs and identify training gaps, supporting improved employment standards through data-driven policy decisions.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Unemployment Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3337: Establishes an online database identifying regional skills and employment gaps and the skills and training needed to fill open and anticipated jobs

Directs the commissioner of labor to establish an online database identifying regional skills and employment gaps and the skills and training needed to fill open and anticipated jobs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates database to identify skills gaps and training needs, aligning workforce with job market to support employment standards and workforce development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6468: Provides for training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs

This bill (S 6468) requires New York's public assistance employment programs to prioritize training for sustainable wage jobs (defined as at least 185% of the poverty line, adjusted regionally) and nontraditional employment fields (like skilled trades or tech, where one gender is under 25% represented) in employment plans for participants with high school diplomas or GEDs. It amends social services law to mandate that social services officials develop written employability plans that strongly consider these opportunities while meeting federal work requirements. The bill also defines "nontraditional employment" and "sustainable wage" to guide program implementation. It directly affects public assistance recipients seeking employment through state programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates training for sustainable wage jobs (185% poverty line) and nontraditional fields, advancing employment quality and wage standards for public assistance participants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 8589: Enacts the automation displacement protection act

Requires covered employers to provide notice to certain affected employees prior to any technological displacement; requires reporting; requires a workforce transition period; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employer notice and transition periods before tech-driven job losses, protecting workers' rights during displacement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Workforce Development

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