minimum wage

Governor Christie says New Jersey voters made a big mistake by approving an increased minimum wage that comes with annual adjustments.

Despite staunch opposition from many in the business community, New Jersey voters on Tuesday approved a ballot question to increase the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $8.25 on Jan. 1 and then adjust it annually based on cost of living increases.

New Jersey residents on Tuesday approved raising the state's minimum wage by $1, to $8.25 an hour, and to provide for automatic cost-of-living increases as 10 other states already do.

Along with the governor's office and all 120 seats in the legislature up for grabs in today's general election in New Jersey, there are also two ballot questions for voters to consider.

The following is from a listener who would like you to consider his thoughts on Tuesday's vote on raising the New Jersey minimum wage. I wholeheartedly agree with his position.

This Election Day, New Jersey residents will have the opportunity to vote for an increase in minimum wage.

Advocates are pressing commuters is New Jersey to approve a constitutional amendment that would tie the state's minimum wage to an annual cost-of-living adjustment.

Here's a great story about large corporation actually helping their employees.

A new ParenteBeard - New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Summer Survey of business leaders shows seven out of 10 think raising New Jersey's minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.25 an hour would damage the state's efforts to retain and attract businesses.

In November, New Jersey voters will be asked if they would like to increase the minimum wage.  Do you know how you plan to vote?