by CNY Citizens in Action/Press Release

The Central NY Citizens in Action, Inc. is asking local progressives to come to this important event this Saturday. Sorry for the late notice.

WHAT: The Fight for $15 Comes to Utica

WHERE: The Meditation Room at the Masonic Care Community of CNY – 2150 Bleecker St, Utica, NY

WHEN: 10 AM

WHO: Members of 1199SEIU and the larger community

WHY: George Gresham, President of 1199SEIU will be in Utica to call on the New York State Legislature to pass the Governor’s proposal for a $15 an hour minimum wage for all workers. Expected at the event will be NYS Assemblyman Anthony Brinidisi, representatives of the Mayor’s office, and workers to tell their stories on what $15 an hour would mean to them. The public is welcome to attend.