The following statement was provided by Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA).
New York, NY (September 10, 2015) -- "Governor
Cuomo’s call for an across-the-board $15 wage floor for New York State
is a necessary step forward in addressing the economic divide. Years of
wage stagnation
has unfairly limited opportunities for millions of families and
hampered economic growth. The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies
has advocated for a $15 minimum wage, recognizing that when employees
make a living wage, they are better able to provide
for themselves and their families, as well as contribute to the local
economy. As we look forward to a phased-in statewide raise for workers,
we must ensure that no individual is exempt. Government contracts for
nonprofit services to underserved populations
must be funded at rates that ensure that service providers are able to
pay their workers a living wage.”
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