September 11th Worker Protection Task Force Meeting

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Published February 11th, 2026

Detected February 27th, 2026

Summary

The New York State Department of Labor announced a meeting of the September 11th Worker Protection Task Force. The task force will discuss long-term health, disability, and compensation needs for 9/11 rescue and recovery workers. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on February 18, 2026.

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The New York State Department of Labor has issued a media advisory for an upcoming meeting of the September 11th Worker Protection Task Force. The task force is responsible for considering the long-term health, disability, and compensation needs of individuals involved in the rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations following the September 11th attacks. The meeting agenda includes analyzing health data, identifying federal funding for disability benefits, reviewing claims processing times, and promoting alignment between state and federal World Trade Center-related benefit programs.

This notice serves as an informational update regarding the task force's ongoing work. While the meeting is open to the public, there are no immediate compliance actions required for regulated entities based on this advisory. The primary purpose is to inform stakeholders and the public about the task force's deliberations and potential areas of focus, such as improving program coverage and support for eligible participants.

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February 11, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: SEPTEMBER 11th WORKER PROTECTION TASK FORCE MEETING

WHAT: The September 11th Worker Protection Task Force will convene in New York City and Albany. The Task Force considers the long-term health, disability, and compensation needs of individuals who participated in rescue, recovery, or clean-up operations related to the September 11th attacks. The Task Force may analyze health data, including the impacts of exposure, and identify federal funding sources to support disability benefits. It may also review disability claims’ processing times and program coverage, promote alignment between World Trade Center-related benefit programs at the state and federal levels, and develop methods to identify all eligible professional and volunteer participants to ensure appropriate coverage and support. The meeting is open to the public in person or via livestream.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

TIME: 11 a.m.

WHERE:

New York State Department of Labor
199 Church Street
15th Floor Auditorium
New York, NY 10007

New York State Department of Labor
WA Harriman Campus
Building 12, First Floor, Rooms D&E
Albany, NY 12226

Livestream: https://zoom.us/j/92355283689

MEDIA QUESTIONS:
Email: [email protected]