In this Feb. 1, 2013 photo, an employee of North Raleigh Guns demonstrates how a "bump" stock works at the Raleigh, N.C., shop. The accessory devices, which legally allow a semiautomatic rifle to fire like a real machine gun, are among nearly 160 weapons or accessories targeted by a proposed federal ban. (AP Photo/Allen Breed)
NY convenience stores criticize minimum wage hike
Published: 04:02:09 PM, Fri 08 February 2013 UTC
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The head of the New York Association of Convenience Stores says a minimum wage increase would place some stores in "a precarious position."
The state Legislature is considering a proposal from Gov. Andrew Cuomo to increase the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $8.75. Proponents say that many adults currently making the minimum wage can barely afford to pay their bills.
James Calvin, president of the New York Association of Convenience Stores, said Thursday there are mom-and-pop convenience stores that will not be able to afford the 21 percent spike in payroll in the current economic climate.
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