Politics & Government
Mass. Religious Leaders Bless Minimum Wage Hike
Lawmakers are considering raising the minimum wage from $8 an hour to $10.50.
Local religious leaders have given their blessing for an increase to the state's minimum wage.
The Massachusetts Catholic Conference this week released a statement supporting the increase. Lawmakers are considering raising the minimum wage from $8 an hour to $10.50.
"Insufficient compensation for labor violates the dignity of the worker and that worker’s family," the statement reads. "A just wage supports the individual, families, and society as a whole."
The statement was signed by Archbishop Sean O'Malley, Fall River Bishop George Coleman, Worcester Bishop Robert McManus, and Springfield Bishop Timothy McDonnell.
Read the full statement
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