Public Testimony
Lovaglio-Miller calls for genuine partnership between city and unions
New York City Council · Oct 16, 2026 · starts 1:39:47 · 35 sec
Lovaglio-Miller says she wants to partner with the city rather than criticize it, urging the administration to use unions in a real, not superficial, way on retention and civil service reform.
Member of the Public - Rose Lovaglio-Miller
I mean, I could go on and on.
Member of the Public - Rose Lovaglio-Miller
We could talk about the equity and salaries.
Member of the Public - Rose Lovaglio-Miller
We could talk about wage reopeners that we do not currently participate in with the city of New York.
Member of the Public - Rose Lovaglio-Miller
However, I really think my time here is not to bash the city.
Member of the Public - Rose Lovaglio-Miller
My time here is to really try to be a partner with them and for them to utilize the unions in a partnership in a real way, not a superficial way, because I think that is what will be best for all city constituents, employees,
Member of the Public - Rose Lovaglio-Miller
just everyone.
Member of the Public - Rose Lovaglio-Miller
Thank you.