Massive support for paid sick leave in New York City

Would you like flu germs with that? New Yorkers say no.

Would you like flu germs with that? New Yorkers say no.

Right on the heels of the Daily Kos/SEIU poll showing majority support for paid sick leave nationally, a Quinnipiac poll finds overwhelmingly massive support for paid sick leave in New York City.

Quinnipiac University. 8/8-12. New York City voters. MoE ±2.7%

Q: Would you support or oppose a law requiring New York City businesses to provide up to 9 paid sick days for employees?

Support: 73
Oppose: 26

Not only do New Yorkers support paid sick leave like whoa, a majority of them reject one of the main arguments opponents use to justify the status quo:

Q: Do you think such a law would result in businesses hiring fewer people or not?

Yes: 37
No: 54

Just as an overwhelming majority of New York City voters support paid sick leave, a veto-proof majority of the City Council likewise supports the law. But Speaker Christine Quinn refuses to bring the bill up for a vote, blocking it despite such high levels of support.