Gustaboce: The libery worker is the essential work, truly pendemic. For nearly two years, while new york city battled the cove 19 pandemic and fought for a just recovery delivery, workers have put their lives and livelihoods at risk to keep our beloved restaurants afloat. This culminated in september when the city council passed a package of bills that would, among other things, set minimum pay standards., allow workers to set maximum distances that they will travel,. require restaurants to provide them rest room access.