What do you think about making $30 an hour the new minimum wage? It might sound pretty good if you’re collecting a paycheck, but it could also mean some big changes for businesses and consumers.
Minimum Wage to Increase?
According to a report from News 8, a new study from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations found that 60% of New Yorkers support raising the minimum wage to at least $30 an hour. That’s right, more than half of the people surveyed think workers should be making at least $30 an hour.
And if you think that’s a big number, support is even higher in New York City, where 75% of those surveyed said they support the increase.
New Yorkers Want a $30 Minimum Wage
So why are so many people getting behind the idea? Well, just about everything seems to cost more these days. From groceries and gas to rent, utilities, and just about everything else, making ends meet isn’t getting any easier…