New Jersey Raises Minimum Hourly Wage From $8.85 To $15.00

Much of the workforce of New Jersey is rejoicing Monday after a new bill that will significantly boost the statewide minimum wage per hour. Democratic Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill that will raise the minimum wage from $ 8.85 to $ 15.00 per hour. Excited employees gathered in the streets of Elizabeth, New Jersey, to celebrate the momentous event, holding signs and banners. New Jersey is now the fourth U.S. state to partake in the higher pay rate, according to CBS News.

California, Massachusetts, New York, and the District of Columbia have already initiated this change, inspiring other states to consider the possibility of doing the same. Governor Murphy looked at accomplishing this as one of his primary campaign promises and he followed through.

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