24 The Courier sun • may 14, 2015 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com Cuomo calls for emergency measures to protect nail salon workers BY ANGELA MATUA [email protected] @AngelaMatua Gov. Andrew Cuomo has enacted emergency measures for nail salon workers amid reports regarding wage disparities and hazardous health conditions within the industry. A multi-agency task force will conduct investigations, mandate rules to protect manicurists from dangerous chemicals in nail products and educate nail salon workers of their rights, according to a statement. Public Advocate Letitia James last week held a rally to pass the Nail Salon Health and Safety Bill which would work to protect nail salon workers from exposure to chemicals and to increase salon inspections to make sure they comply with proposed safety measures. “I commend Governor Cuomo for taking strong action to improve the conditions of these salons,” James said on May 11. “We must stand together for our most vulnerable workers who are being exploited and provide them with the basic rights ensured to every New Yorker.” Lois Christie, owner of Christie & Co. Salon and Spa in Bayside, is a strong supporter of James’ bill and said the emergency measures should have been put in place long ago. “I think it’s long overdue,” Christie said. “Most smaller salons, I know this for a fact, not only do they underpay employees, they pay in cash and are not paying taxes.” Nail salons that do not pay workers back wages or are unlicensed will be shut down. 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