Legislation Arrangement Escalates Minimum Wage in New York to $15 Per Hour

In a significant move, New York's minimum wage is set to climb gradually to $15 an hour under a budget deal. This is good news for many workers across the state, but those in Upstate New York will have to wait a little longer.

The Senate plans to vote on budget bills Thursday night, and if approved, the minimum wage for fast food workers in Upstate New York will gradually increase to $15 an hour by July 1, 2021. Meanwhile, minimum wage workers in New York City will see the increase take effect by Dec. 31, 2018. The minimum wage for workers in the rest of the state will reach $15 an hour by the end of 2023.

One such worker who stands to benefit from this increase is Tatyanna McLaurin, a minimum wage worker who works 16 hours a week at the Beauty Supply Store in Syracuse, N.Y. In addition to her job at the Beauty Supply Store, McLaurin also works 20 hours a week at a second job at a Burger King. A minimum wage hike to $15 an hour from her job at the Beauty Supply Store would mean an extra $96 a week for McLaurin.

This increase was approved by the wage board appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The board's decision comes as part of a broader effort to address income inequality and improve the economic well-being of workers in New York.

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It is important to note that this article does not provide any information about Matthew McIntosh's opinions or feelings about the minimum wage increase in New York. The focus here is on the facts of the situation, and the potential impact on workers like Tatyanna McLaurin.

In conclusion, the minimum wage increase in New York is a step in the right direction for many workers in the state. While some will see the benefits sooner than others, it is a positive step towards addressing income inequality and improving the economic well-being of workers in New York.