Governor Cuomo Announces Minimum Wage Increase For State Workers to Take Effect Beginning December 31

Press Release

Governor Cuomo today that the minimum wage increase for State Workers will take effect beginning December 31, 2015. The Division of the Budget has just released a Budget Bulletin to State agencies providing information to implement the increase directed by Governor Cuomo, and setting the same phased-in schedule as was recently approved for fast food workers by the Fast Food Wage Board.

"A full day's work should result in an honest and livable wage," said Governor Cuomo. "By raising the minimum wage for state workers, we are leading by example and ensuring that thousands of workers are better able to provide for their families. I am proud to be fighting for fair pay in New York, and we will not stop until all workers are paid the decent wages they deserve."

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