NYS restaurant workers pushing for new law to raise hourly wages

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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