Steve Fulop is mayor of Jersey City.
He and the city council will raise the minimum wage for municipal employees
to $17 an hour this month, a $2-an-hour increase.
“Prioritizing workers and families most impacted by the pandemic, we’re increasing the minimum wage not only to show our appreciation to our dedicated employees, but I hope our efforts will also encourage other leaders on all levels of government to make the same considerations for their low-wage workforce. We are raising salaries for hundreds of hardworking residents and community members to provide their families with a financial boost during these uncertain times and for future planning.”