What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in New York State.
Why it matters
Raises public and governmental awareness. about the significant and often underreported issue of workplace violence, highlighting its impact not only on individual employees but also on overall community well-being and safety.
Draws attention to the heightened risks faced by healthcare workers. , who statistically suffer much higher rates of workplace violence, potentially encouraging targeted policies or protections for these vulnerable professions.
Aligns state recognition with national efforts. by syncing New York’s observance with the federally acknowledged Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, helping to amplify educational campaigns and resource sharing across states.
Encourages broader institutional involvement. by ensuring that major professional organizations (such as those representing physicians and nurses) receive the resolution, potentially fostering collaboration and advocacy for preventative measures statewide.
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Declare Workplace Safety Month
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
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Assembly Resolution No. 383 BY: M. of A. Cruz MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize officially as Workplace… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 383 BY: M. of A. Cruz MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize officially as Workplace Violence Prevention Month with the goal of increasing awareness to prevent and combat workplace violence; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Every individual deserves a workplace that is free from the threat of violence, fostering safety and stability within our local communities; and WHEREAS, Healthcare workers, whom the federal government reports are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than employees in all other industries, deserve a secure and violence-free workplace environment; and WHEREAS, April is federally acknowledged as Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, emphasizing the national commitment to this crucial cause; and WHEREAS, Everyone is entitled to a workplace free of violence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; the New York American College of Emergency Physicians; the New York State Emergency Nurses Association; and the American Nurses Association of New York.
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