“This is a victory for workers who have fought for a decent wage against all odds. Workers just want the opportunity to sustain themselves, and to break from barriers that keep wages low and opportunities out of reach.

Our partner organizations, New York Communities for Change (NYCC) and Make the Road New York (MRNY) played an integral role in this fight. Thousands of workers have stood up across the state -- fast food workers, carwash workers, restaurant workers and other low-wage workers have mobilized, testified, shared their stories, and demanded decent wages.

“Today’s announcement from Gov. Cuomo, in line with our longstanding demands, shows our movement’s growing strength. History and momentum are on our side. We will not slow down until we win a fair wage, and a voice at work, for all families - in New York and beyond.”

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The Center for Popular Democracy promotes equity, opportunity, and a dynamic democracy in partnership with innovative base-building organizations, organizing networks and alliances, and progressive unions across the country. CPD builds the strength and capacity of democratic organizations to envision and advance a pro-worker, pro-immigrant, racial justice agenda.