On Labor Day, September 7, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that formally established the Office of Worker Power. The new city office is designed to give workers who are not currently represented by a union direct access to organizing resources, educational materials, and a channel for communicating workplace concerns.
The Office of Worker Power will serve as a liaison between city government and labor organizers, helping individual employees locate union representatives and learn about collective bargaining options. By centralizing information and support services, the office aims to lower barriers for workers seeking to organize their workplaces and to provide a clearer path for voicing on‑the‑job issues.
Mayor Mamdani presented the initiative as a continuation of his broader strategy to strengthen labor organizing across the city. The creation of a dedicated municipal office reflects an effort to institutionalize support for workers who lack union representation, ensuring they can benefit from the same resources that unionized employees receive.
City officials indicated that the Office of Worker Power will coordinate with existing labor agencies, community groups, and educational partners to develop workshops, informational guides, and outreach programs. These efforts are intended to equip workers with knowledge about their rights, organizing tactics, and the benefits of collective representation.
The move comes amid ongoing discussions about the role of labor in the city’s economy and the need to adapt to changing workforce dynamics. By providing a formal structure for assistance, the mayor’s office hopes to foster a more inclusive environment where all workers, regardless of union status, have a voice in shaping their employment conditions.
The Office of Worker Power will begin operations later this year, with plans to roll out its first series of educational sessions and outreach events in the coming months, signaling the administration’s commitment to expanding labor support services throughout New York City.