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“Increasing New York State’s minimum wage to $15 would provide immense relief to workers across the State who are currently struggling to make ends meet. Governor Cuomo’s decision to increase the wage for state workers is a bold move – he’s leading by example, and we need more people to stand with the Governor in the fight for fair pay. The state Senate should get on board with defending economic equality in our state, and pass a $15 minimum wage for every worker.”

George Gresham, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the largest union in New York and the largest healthcare union in the nation.

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1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest union in New York and the largest healthcare union in the nation. They represent over 250,000 healthcare workers throughout the state and over 450,000 total members throughout the East Coast. Their mission is to achieve quality healthcare and good jobs for all.

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