From Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda,
I am pleased to announce my support for the Minimum Wage bill in the State Assembly.
During
the State of the Union address, President Obama proposed an increase to
the federal minimum wage of $9.00 per hour, and, like the State
Assembly's plan, to index (i.e. link) it to inflation--which means the
amount will increase on an annual basis according to the Consumer Price
Index (CPI).
The
State Assembly has decided to adopt this plan (originally set at $8.50)
proposed by the President. For too long, many of our families and
friends have suffered while working for a minimum wage that, even while
working full time, does not adequately meet the needs of living in our
city. I look forward to being a staunch advocate for this bill in Albany
because I understand the needs of our communities, and how beneficial
this increase will be.
Currently,
16 other states and Washington D.C. have higher minimum wages than New
York. It is about time that we caught up, and show how progressive our
state can be when we fight for what is right. We hope to have this law
in place by January 2014, and the indexing of the minimum wage in place
by January 2015.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to stop by my office or call.
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