living wage

The "Fight for 15" movement started in NYC in 2012.

The fast comes on the heels of a 24-hour strike for living wages and union representation.

"Working part-time at UPS is like modern day slavery. That's the only way I can describe it."

If you want the people who serve you restaurant food to make a living wage in New York City, you will tip them 20%.

Cuomo previously called a $13/hour minimum a "nonstarter" in Albany.

Though not explicitly stated, the board is expected to recommend a $15-per-hour wage, as fought for by employees.

"The company gives me 5 rags to clean 14 or more planes and each plane has 3-4 bathrooms. I have to use the same rag to clean the floor, wall, toilet, and sink."

"I can't remember the last time I hired someone who wasn't commuting from far out in Brooklyn or Queens."

Wages, meanwhile, have fallen.

"New York State ranks first in public assistance spending per fast-food worker, $6,800 a year. That’s a $700 million annual cost to taxpayers."