City Council announces bill to raise minimum wage for New Yorkers
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is calling for a bill that would bring wages for millions of New Yorkers closer to a "living wage." Quinn announced a bill today that would increase the minimum wage
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Jan 14, 2012, 12:38 AM
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City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is calling for a bill that would bring wages for millions of New Yorkers closer to a "living wage."
Quinn announced a bill today that would increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10 plus benefits or $11.50 without benefits for employees of companies directly receiving subsidies.
The bill still needs to be approved by Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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