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New York Assembly to Pass Minimum Wage Increase

Rob Banks — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:49:03 +0000

The New York State Assembly plans to pass a bill Tuesday (March 5) that will see minimum wage increase from $7.25 to $9 an hour. The passing of the bill will put pressure on Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has already proposed a minimum wage increase, to support the bill.

Minimum Wage Going Up in New York?

Rob Banks — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:26:55 +0000

Buffalo State Senator Timothy Kennedy attended a rally in downtown Buffalo yesterday that was meant to generate more support for an increase in minimum wage. But, how close are they? Kennedy says that the increase is needed to bring low wage earners out of poverty. The Coalition of Economic Justice organized this rally, which happened [...]

Should New York State Raise The Minimum Wage? [POLL]

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:37:35 +0000

A new Siena Research poll indicates a majority of New Yorkers favor a hike in the state’s minimum wage. Lawmakers in Albany have been talking about increasing New York’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $8.50 an hour. We would like to know what you think… take our poll or leave your own comments! [...]

Public Hearing On Raising Minimum Wage Set For Today

Cheryl Hagen — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:45:51 +0000

Whether you’re for or against the idea of increasing New York State’s minimum wage, you’ll have the chance to voice your opinion today. The State Assembly is holding hearings across New York to get your opinion on a democratic proposal to hike the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 an hour next year. A [...]