NYS restaurant workers pushing for new law to raise hourly wages

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NYS restaurant workers pushing for new law to increase wages

Beginning on Monday, New York State restaurant workers and supporters are pushing for a new law that would raise their wages.

According to activists, many restaurant workers have an hourly wage of $10.35 to $11 an hour.


Now, this new bill calls for increasing base pay and allowing workers to still take home their tips.


Workers are asking lawmakers to choose them or the restaurants in a campaign titled, “Which Side Are You On?”


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