Decent Wage Law: Forum March 28

The reported agreement to raise the minimum wage in New York State to $9 from $7.25 per hour will be the center of attention at an event from 7-9 p.m. March 28.

The forum on achieving a decent minimum wage at the Caputo Community Center on Broadway, will feature remarks from Mark Dunlea, head of the Hunger Action Network of New York State.

They will be followed by a discussion with local representatives and members of the audience. 

The Hudson Valley Coalition for a Fair Economy, which is hosting the event, is one of the members of the NYS Minimum Wage Coalition.

The agreement among lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the minimum wage was welcomed by the coalition though it was not all they wished. For example, the state Assembly had approved automatic cost-of-living increases; that provision was taken out of the final agreement. 

For more information on Thursday's event, call 914-699-1114 Ext. 303 or email wespacfoundation@gmail.com