The phrase "uniformed workers" refers to people who wear specific clothing, usually a uniform, while working. This helps them be easily recognized as employees of a particular organization or profession. Full definition
The bill would keep pensions for uniformed workers hired after 2009 at either 50 percent of their salaries, based an average of five years of employment, or the basic maximum salary for workers in their union. (politico.com)
Another source said the effort from the Speaker was well - intentioned, and that Mark - Viverito and her staff are considering whether to include other uniformed workers in the legislation, such as sanitation workers. (politico.com)
De Blasio has reworked the legislation to allow uniformed workers hired after 2009 and severely injured on the job to receive pensions equal to 75 percent of their final salary. (politico.com)