To: Governor Ned Lamont
Governor Malloy: Support Speaker Donovan's Minimum Wage Increase Bill
Stand up for Connecticut's struggling families and support HB 5291, Speaker Donovan's minimum wage increase bill. Let's make sure minimum wage workers have a shot at the American Dream.
Why is this important?
It's nearly impossible for a family of four to live on $17,160 a year, the current minimum wage for a full time worker, especially in a state like Connecticut with our high cost of living.
Speaker of the House Chris Donovan is leading the fight to pass HB 5291, which would raise Connecticut's minimum wage to $9.25 per hour over a two-year period and index it to inflation. There is a big vote on Speaker Donovan's bill in the Appropriations Committee on Friday, and Governor Dan Malloy's strong public support is key. But the opponents of this bill, who represent big corporations, are pushing Gov. Malloy to oppose it.