Buffalo Rising, Dec 27, 2023
Earlier this year, New York State passed a legislation to raise the minimum wage ...
In Buffalo, a number of small business owners have spoken out about the importance of fair wages for their employees.
“As a small business owner, I’m invested in New York and building a business to last. That’s why I welcome New York’s minimum wage increases. Both our stores have incredible followings because our employees know our changing inventory and love to help customers,” said Annie Adams, owner of Second Chic, with two clothing stores in Buffalo. “Retail businesses often have high turnover caused by low wages and poor treatment of staff. It’s very shortsighted. High turnover costs you in time and money spent on hiring and training new employees. And high turnover costs you dearly in lost sales and lost customers. When workers in our community make more money, they can spend more at local businesses.” ...
The New York Business for a Fair Minimum Wage Coalition is made up of more than 300 businesses and business organizations across New York. ...