Administration of Barack Obama, 2014

Statement on the Passage of Legislation To Raise the Minimum Wage in Connecticut

March 26, 2014

Today the Connecticut Legislature took an important step towards raising the State minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and giving more Connecticut workers the raise they deserve. When I visited Connecticut earlier this month, I was joined by Governor Malloy and three of his fellow New England Governors, who represent just a few of the many States, cities, and counties across our country working to raise their minimum wages. I support these efforts, and I commend Governor Malloy for his leadership. But to truly make sure our economy rewards the hard work of every American, Congress must act. I hope Members of Congress, Governors, State legislators, and business leaders across our country will follow Connecticut's lead to help ensure that no American who works full time has to raise a family in poverty and that every American who works hard has the chance to get ahead.

NOTE: The statement referred to Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee of Rhode Island; Deval L. Patrick of Massachusetts; and Peter E. Shumlin of Vermont.

Categories: Statements by the President : Connecticut, legislation to raise minimum wage, statement on passage.

Names: Chafee, Lincoln D.; Malloy, Dannel P.; Patrick, Deval L.; Shumlin, Peter E.

Subjects: Connecticut : Governor; Labor issues : Minimum wage; Massachusetts : Governor; Rhode Island : Governor; Vermont : Governor.

DCPD Number: DCPD201400209.