The increase, which represents a 71 percent hike from the current minimum wage in the state, will be phased in over the course of the next six years. (inc.com)
At 3:30 p.m., Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, City Councilwoman Marion Porterfield, Schenectady low wage workers, community leaders, activists and clergy call for a $ 15 - an - hour minimum wage in the state budget, Schenectady City Hall Steps, 105 Jay St. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The prospect of the labor commissioner unilaterally raising wages may goad Republicans in the Legislature to support a higher minimum wage in the state and in New York City. (nytimes.com)