Wages for young New York Workers stuck at 1979 levels: Union representation means higher wages, more benefits

October 16, 2008 |

October 16, 2008. A new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research, Unions and Upward Mobility for Young Workers, shows that the median wage in New York State for unionized young workers is 13 percent higher than for nonunion – and 15.5 higher for young women. Press release including New York-specific data >>

Published On: October 16th, 2008Categories: Economic Outlook, Economic Trends & Policy, Press Releases

Wages for young New York Workers stuck at 1979 levels: Union representation means higher wages, more benefits

October 16, 2008 |

October 16, 2008. A new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research, Unions and Upward Mobility for Young Workers, shows that the median wage in New York State for unionized young workers is 13 percent higher than for nonunion – and 15.5 higher for young women. Press release including New York-specific data >>

Published On: October 16th, 2008Categories: Economic Outlook, Economic Trends & Policy, Press Releases