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Mayor Vetoes Wage Hike for Grocery Workers Amid Pressure

8/14/2025

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Mayor Adams has struck down two City Council bills that sought to boost grocery delivery workers' wages to over $20 an hour, fearing it would lead to higher grocery prices. This decision came after pressure from Amazon and Instacart. Now, Council Democrats, who initially passed the bills with strong support, are contemplating an override, insisting that the veto jeopardizes essential worker protections.

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Mayor Adams has struck down two City Council bills that sought to boost grocery delivery workers' wages to over $20 an hour, fearing it would lead to higher grocery prices. This decision came after pressure from Amazon and Instacart. Now, Council Democrats, who initially passed the bills with strong support, are contemplating an override, insisting that the veto jeopardizes essential worker protections.