Politics Mamdani creates first-of-its-kind office for private sector labour power New Office of Worker Power to provide union education and legislative support to NYC’s workers iStock.com/Pharrel Wiliams Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 10 September 2026 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani this week signed an executive order establishing a first-of-its-kind office dedicated to supporting private sector workers to stay organised. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Health & Safety Mamdani launches sweeping heat safety protections for New Yorkers Disputes Why the Second Circuit backed Starbucks in union dress-code dispute Industrial action Le Monde journalists strike over pay and “second-class” conditions Industrial action US metals firm to pay $3.66m to former strikers in NLRB settlement