Organizers with the One Fair Wage campaign say increasing pay rates for tipped workers across the state is especially pertinent given the recent arrival of thousands of new immigrants, many of whom have sought work in the restaurant industry. The campaign is pushing for Gov. Kathy Hochul to take up the cause this session in Albany.
Finally increasing it to the right number, from 15 years ago.
What’s the right number? This is NY CITY, which is a pretty high cost of living. The “right number” should be higher than most places
The average rent in NYC is $4300, a worker making $16hr would need to work 268 hours a month, to just cover rent.