Protesters Say Rep. Katko Wrongly Credits Tax Bill for Worker Raises; Vow to Organize Young Voters

Protesters Say Rep. Katko Wrongly Credits Tax Bill for Worker Raises; Vow to Organize Young Voters

Bill Spreter addresses the crowd gathered in front of Katko’s office building in the Galleries. About two dozen Syracuse-area residents criticized Congressmember John Katko Friday for his social media posts suggesting that Target employees received raises because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. President of Unite Local 150, Ann Marie Taliercio was among those from the CNY Solidarity coalition who gathered for a demonstration in front of Katko’s office building. She says the post wasn’t true, and that the state’s rising minimum wage is to credit.

" I know why employers give raises. Because the fight for 15 bill […]

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