Connecting the Dots: Wages, Opportunity, and Affordability

Solving NYC’s affordability crisis requires more than just housing — it takes bold investment in people. In our new joint op-ed with the New York City Employment and Training Coalition, we lay out a vision that includes:

• Higher wages that keep up with the cost of living
• Pathways to middle-wage careers with real mobility
• Opportunities to build wealth and long-term stability

This is why CPC continues to advocate for higher wages, not only for all New Yorkers, but also as a champion of the Just Pay for Human Services Workers and Fair Pay for Home Care Workers Campaigns.

With decisive leadership from our city and state officials — and from the candidates seeking to serve — we can build a New York City that is fairer, more resilient, and truly affordable for all.

"Tackling affordability is inseparable from tackling inequity: unless wages, housing and services are made equitable, the promise of this city will remain out of reach for those who make it run."

[Read our op-ed published in The Hill] Fixing NYC’s affordability crisis requires wage growth and a path to opportunity

ABOUT CPC
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization that creates positive social change. Founded in 1965, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization and aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City. CPC is the trusted partner to individuals and families striving to achieve goals in their education, family, community, and career. 

關於華策會
華人策劃協會（簡稱“華策會”）是一個致力於創造正向社會變革的社會服務機構。華策會成立於1965年，是美國最大的亞裔美國人社會服務機構，旨在促進紐約市華裔美國人，移民，及低收入社區的社會權益和經濟賦權。華策會是為實現其教育，家庭，社區及職業目標而努力的個人和家庭可信賴的機構。

ACERCA DE CPC
El Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) es una organización de servicios sociales que crea un cambio social positivo. Fundada en 1965, CPC es la mayor organización de servicios sociales asiático-americanos del país y su objetivo es promover la capacitación social y económica de las comunidades chino-americanas, inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de la ciudad de Nueva York. CPC es el socio de confianza de personas y familias que se esfuerzan por alcanzar objetivos en su educación, familia, comunidad y carrera.