Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre Calls Minimum Wage Increase for Fast-Food Workers a Positive Start
July 31, 2015
The state wage boards recommendation to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 per hour is a positive step. This increase would provide much-needed relief to families across New York State who are working full time, yet remain in poverty.
While this is a sign of progress, we cant stop fighting until all workers are paid a livable wage. Earlier this year, I supported a statewide increase in the minimum wage (A.7257) for all industries and Ill keep working to make that a reality.