Effective June 2020, Skidmore College will finally begin the process of paying its student workers the New York State minimum wage, currently at 11.80. Interested in the movement’s future plans and hopes? The Skidmore News has some answers of you!
Read moreStudent Workers Share Grievances and Feedback in a Fiery Open Forum
Missed the open forum with Skidmore administration about minimum wage last Tuesday because of midterms and stress? The Skidmore News compiled a list of updates for our readers!
Read moreSGA Passes Resolution of Support for an Increase in Student Minimum Wage
On Tuesday, October 1, tables in the Spa were completely filled with student workers from a variety of interests, majors, and backgrounds to discuss the issue of student minimum wage.
Read moreOPINION: Why Do Skidmore Students Make Less Than Minimum Wage?
The justifications for our deflated wage seem vapid, even if the college is legally allowed to pay us that little, and I think I should be paid at least the state-mandated minimum for the work I do.
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