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New York panel set to make recommendations on minimum fast-food wage
Source: Reuters
US | Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:48pm EDT
New York panel set to make recommendations on minimum fast-food wage
NEW YORK | BY SEBASTIEN MALO
A panel formed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to review the minimum wage for the state's 180,000 fast-food workers is due to release its findings on Wednesday, with local media reporting it is likely to recommend an increase to $15 per hour.
The expected recommendation, which would boost entry-level pay from its current $8.75 per hour level, follows a three-year campaign by labor activists calling for a $15 minimum wage nationwide.
The recommendation would go to the state's labor commissioner, and ultimately not require legislative approval, according to the New York Department of Labor.
Cuomo announced the creation of the panel in a New York Times op-ed in May. He has made it clear he would follow the panel's recommendation in requiring higher wages at restaurants owned by companies including McDonald's Corp, Burger King and Wendy's Corp.
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New York panel set to make recommendations on minimum fast-food wage
NEW YORK | BY SEBASTIEN MALO
A panel formed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to review the minimum wage for the state's 180,000 fast-food workers is due to release its findings on Wednesday, with local media reporting it is likely to recommend an increase to $15 per hour.
The expected recommendation, which would boost entry-level pay from its current $8.75 per hour level, follows a three-year campaign by labor activists calling for a $15 minimum wage nationwide.
The recommendation would go to the state's labor commissioner, and ultimately not require legislative approval, according to the New York Department of Labor.
Cuomo announced the creation of the panel in a New York Times op-ed in May. He has made it clear he would follow the panel's recommendation in requiring higher wages at restaurants owned by companies including McDonald's Corp, Burger King and Wendy's Corp.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/21/us-usa-fast-food-new-york-idUSKCN0PV2B320150721
