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County votes to increase minimum wage in 2019

Some workers in Bernalillo County will see a $0.20 hourly pay increase starting next year.

The Bernalillo County Commission approved the minimum wage cost of living increase from $8.85 to $9.05 an hour on Tuesday night. This wage increase affects employees who work within the unincorporated area of Bernalillo County, outside of the city limits, according to a release.

The increase is set to take effect at the start of 2019. The vote was 4-0 in favor of the increase with Commissioner James Smith…

Source: The Business Journal

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