Governor Cuomo Announces State University System To Raise Minimum Wage For Its Employees To $15 An Hour
Cuomo launches new push to make New York the first state in the nation to enact a $15 minimum wage for all workers as part of this year's upcoming State of the State
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled the first signature proposal of his 2016 agenda – his push to restore economic justice by making New York the first state in the nation to enact a $15 minimum wage for all workers. While highlighting this proposal, the Governor announced that the State University of New York will raise the minimum wage for more than 28,000 employees. This increase for SUNY employees will mirror the phased-in schedule for fast food workers secured last year, as well as State Workers announced in October…