TRSA Vice Chairman David Potack recently testified before the New York City Council Committee on Consumer Affairs opposing Council bill 697 authored by Councilman Ritchie Torres.
 
“The legislation ignores existing safety standards and a strong record of health and safety within the commercial laundry industry,” said Potack, who also is vice president of sales & marketing for Unitex Textile Rental Services, Mt. Vernon, NY. “The proposal is redundant by duplicating federal and state OSHA standards and inspection protocols, adds an unnecessary tax and increases the burdens on the commercial laundries serving New York City.”
 
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