BOSTON, Mass., September 19, 2017 – Activists from the Dorchester Bay Youth Force testified against a teen sub-minimum wage at a hearing on raising the minimum wage in Massachusetts. Ashley Delva and Jeysaun Gants challenged business groups that advocate for lower minimum wages for youth workers.
The moving testimonies of Ashley and Jeysaun brought attendees to tears and impressed legislators. Jeysaun was one of the last people to testify but his testimony was especially powerful. Representative Paul Brodeur was particularly impressed with Jeysaun, and the youth activist received several invitations to speak at other events.
Media Coverage
Supporters of higher minimum wage urge lawmakers to enact hike – Boston Globe
Massachusetts Lawmakers Debate Minimum Wage Increase – NBC Boston
Mass. Lawmakers Hear Calls For A Higher Minimum Wage: $15 An Hour – WBUR
Massachusetts Lawmakers To Hear Proposal For $15 Minimum Wage – CBS Boston
MINIMUM WAGE BATTLE UNDERWAY, WITH BALLOT FIGHT POSSIBLE – State House News Service
Lawmakers hear arguments for $15 minimum wage – WWLP
Workers Press to Raise Minimum Wage – Boston Neighborhood Network
