- [Voiceover] In April of 2016 ]

the legislature passed a bill to raise

New York's minimum wage from $9 an hour

to as much as $15 an hour,

but that all depends on where you live.

For McDonalds grill cook, Jackie Jordan

it's the difference between living week to week in a motel

and a more permanent arrangement.

- I will be able to save money and get an apartment,

and save big money because I can put aside

and have it to fall back on.

Not just pay my rent and be broke.

- [Voiceover] The first increase to the minimum wage

will kick in this year and continue to increase

by 70 cents every year until reaching $12.50 in 2021.

Supporters, including the Governor,

believe the minimum wage upstate

will eventually match the $15 minimum wage

New York City will reach by the end of 2018.

- [Voiceover] Supported by strongcommunitieswork.org