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New York Lawmakers & Advocates Say A Minimum Wage Hike ‘Is Needed’

Published Monday, September 12, 2022

by Labor News Story Link To Spectrum News

New York Lawmakers & Advocates Say A Minimum Wage Hike ‘Is Needed’

Nick Reisman at Spectrum News in Albany reports State Lawmakers and advocates who support an increase in New York's Minimum Wage are making a renewed push for the measure amid rising costs, a tight labor market and a recognition of labor's contributions as the Summer ends.

To Directly Access This Labor News Report, Go To: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/ny-state-of-politics/2022/09/12/new-york-lawmakers-and-advocates-say-minimum-wage-hike-is-needed

Graphic Courtesy Of New York State Government’s web site at www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-states-minimum-wage

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