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Campaigners push to raise New York City minimum wage to $30 by 2030
Summary
Campaign manager Oriana Schulvitz Rosado told Today's Verdict that the "30 by 2030" campaign argues $30 an hour is a living wage for New Yorkers, outlines a phased plan backed by Council member Sandy Nurse and the Raise Up New York coalition, and says coalition businesses report retention benefits.
Campaign manager Oriana Schulvitz Rosado told Today's Verdict that a coalition-backed proposal aims to raise New York City's minimum wage to $30 an hour by 2030, arguing the figure reflects local living costs. "Living-wage calculators" show that "30 plus dollars an hour is what folks need to survive in New York City," Rosado said.
Leash and Rosado clarified the current city minimum wage is $17 an hour. Rosado said the campaign's plan would phase in increases to 2030 and include adjustments tied to the cost of living after that date. She emphasized the policy goal is to make New York affordable enough for families to remain in the city.
The bill referenced on-air is described as being introduced by Council member Sandy Nurse and backed by the Raise Up New York coalition. Rosado said the campaign is coalition-based and includes unions, worker groups and community organizations engaged in grassroots outreach and district-level advocacy. "We're talking to lawmakers, particularly if they're from their district, their constituent, to make sure that they understand why passing this law is so important," she said.
Rosado acknowledged business concerns but said some employers in the coalition already pay or approach the $30 level and report improved staff retention. "When they have workers who are getting paid what they need to survive, they are very committed to that employment," she said, arguing higher pay reduces turnover.
The campaign provided web resources in the interview (transcript references: 34city.com and alignneny.org) as means for supporters to contact lawmakers and share stories. Rosado reiterated that wages remain subject to ordinary taxation and said organizers expect to pursue council votes and mayoral approval as the next steps.
No formal City Council vote or legislative text was presented during the broadcast; Leash and Rosado discussed the campaign's plans and outreach strategy rather than any enacted ordinance.
