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WDIC identifies climate survey, minimum-wage study and living‑wage review as 2026 priorities
Summary
Tompkins County's Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Committee prioritized a workplace climate survey, engagement with a countywide minimum‑wage study (kickoff March 24), and a review of the county's living‑wage‑employer status; members formed small working groups and requested follow-up materials.
At its March 23 meeting, the Tompkins County Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Committee used a member survey to identify top priorities for the year and assigned next steps for several initiatives.
Why it matters: Committee members said consistent data and targeted engagement are necessary foundations for other policy work (including the paid caregiver leave discussion). A workplace climate survey and the minimum‑wage study were singled out as immediate priorities because both supply evidence likely to shape later policymaking.
Key priorities and actions: The committee ranked the employee climate survey…
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