Who Does New York’s New Union Law Actually Protect?

New York says its new union law is about protecting workers from fraud. But who does it actually protect?

In this episode, Siena breaks down Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new law targeting organizations accused of “falsely impersonating” union representatives—and what it means for organizations like the Freedom Foundation that inform public employees about their rights. If workers are free to leave their union, shouldn’t they also be free to hear information about that choice? And if unions provide such a valuable service, why should they need government protection from outside criticism?