Young Vetoes Workers’ Rights Bills Sponsored by Burnett

11/20/20

By Ian round, BaltimoreBrew

Bernard Young

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young vetoed two workers’ rights bills sponsored by Councilman Kristerfer Burnett this week after the City Council passed them in early October.

Now a union representing the affected hospitality industry workers is pushing the Council to hold an emergency meeting to override Young.

According to UNITE HERE Local 7 staff director Tracy Lingo, Burnett and Councilman Bill Henry are speaking tomorrow at noon at a virtual press conference and rally alongside members of the union.

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