On May 7, 2015, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo instructed Acting State Labor Commissioner Mario J. Musolino to empanel a Wage Board to investigate and make recommendations on an increase in the minimum wage in the fast food industry.
The Fast Food Wage Board members were:
Byron Brown, Mayor of Buffalo, representing the public
Kevin Ryan, Chairman and Founder of Gilt, representing businesses
Mike Fishman, Secretary-Treasurer of the Service Employees International Union, representing labor.
As required by statute, the state labor commissioner called a wage board as he had determined the wages for fast food workers in the hospitality industry are inadequate. Read his full Determination Regarding the Adequacy of Wages.
On September 10, 2015, Acting Commissioner Musolino issued an Order taking action on the Report and Recommendations of the Fast Food Wage Board.
| Date/Time | Location | Wage Board Meetings and Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2015 11 a.m. |
75 Varick Street, 7th floor, New York City 290 Main Street, Regional Office Conf. Room, Buffalo |
Meeting: Notice Agenda Charge to the Board Statistics Webcast |
| 6/5/2015 10 a.m. |
Common Council Chamber City Hall, 13th Floor Buffalo |
Hearing: Notice | Video: Hearing Part 1 Hearing Part 2 |
| 6/15/15 10 a.m. |
New York University NYU Kimmel Center, C95 Lecture Hall 60 Washington Square South New York City |
Hearing: Notice | Video: Hearing Part 1 Hearing Part 2 |
| 6/18/15 Noon |
Nassau Community College College Center Building, Multi-Purpose Room One Education Drive Garden City |
Hearing: Notice | Video: Hearing |
| 6/22/15 10 a.m. |
Legislative Office Building Hearing Room B Albany |
Hearing: Notice | Video: Hearing |
| 6/29/15 11 a.m. |
Department of Labor Harriman State Office Campus, Building 12 Albany |
Meeting: Notice | Video: Hearing |
| Cancelled: 7/13/15 |
The July 13 meeting has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. | |
| 7/22/15 2:30 p.m. |
Department of Health 90 Church Street New York City |
Meeting: Notice | Video: Hearing | Research | Resolutions |
| 7/27/15 8:30 a.m. |
75 Varick Street, New York City 290 Main Street, Buffalo 1800 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC |
Meeting: Notice | Video: Meeting |
Commissioner's Charge to the Board
Wage Board Report and Recommendations filed July 31, 2015
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