New York State Insider: TOMORROW @ 11 AM: Senator Mayer, Assemblyman Burdick, Local Officials, and Supporters Urge that the Final State Budget includes the “Raise the Wage” Act.

 

Senator Shelley B. Mayer, Assemblyman Chris Burdick, Local Elected Officials, and Supporters Urge that the Final State Budget Include the “Raise the Wage” Act. Over 80 Lawmakers, 30 Labor Unions, and 160 Organizations Support the Raise the Wage Act.

(WESTCHESTER, NY) – Senator Shelley B. Mayer, Assemblyman Chris Burdick, local elected officials, and supporters of “Raise the Wage” legislation will gather to urge that the final state budget includes proposed legislation to raise the state minimum wage to $21.25 by January 1, 2026 and index it to inflation after that. With the ever-increasing cost of living, especially housing and a minimum wage in most of New York stalled at $15 an hour, wages are now worth 15 percent less than in 2019. Working families are left to make hard choices to make ends meet. The Raise the Wage Act has earned support from over 80 Albany lawmakers, 30 labor unions, 300 businesses, and 160 advocacy organizations. The legislation is also extremely popular among New Yorkers, with recent polling showing that 80% of New Yorkers – including 65% of Republican voters – support raising the minimum wage to $21.25 before indexing it. The press conference will take place in the Lower Lounge of the YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester, located at 515 North Street, White Plains.  Event: Press Conference to Urge that the Final State Budget includes the “Raise the Wage” Act. Who: Senator Shelley B. Mayer, Assemblyman Chris Burdick, Local Elected Officials, Westchester Library Service, YWCA, Westchester Women’s Agenda, Westchester Children’s Association, Hope’s Door, Neighbors Link, 32BJ, and more. Date: Friday, April 21 Time: 11:00 am Location: YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester 515 North Street, White Plains, NY 10605