Statement from Senator Dilan | Fast Food Wage Board Recommends $15 Hourly Wage

“Throughout our state and city fast food franchises are prevalent. Often two to a block, they cater to every community, serving thousands of customers, often 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Collectively, they are among the largest employers with an ever increasing presence. There is always a need for staff and the demands placed on them is constantly growing. However, the pay neither reflects the scale of the work or the cost of living. Low-cost food and franchise gains should not ride on the back of low-cost labor,” said Senator Martin Malavé Dilan.

Approved  Minimum Wage Schedule

New York City (Hourly)

$10.50 | December 31, 2015

$12 | December 31, 2016

$13 | December 31, 2017

$15 | December 31, 2018

New York State (Hourly)

$9.75 | December 31, 2015

$10.75 | December 31, 2016

$11.75 | December 31, 2017

$12.75 | December 31, 2018

$13.75 | December 31, 2019

$14.50 | December 31, 2020

$15 | July 1, 2021