ABQ passes minimum wage increase

Albuquerque has passed a one dollar increase in the minimum wage, which will rise to $8.50 in the city.  It will also include cost of living adjustments. 

An Albuquerque Journal poll last week of likely voters showed 62 percent were in support of the raise while 30 percent opposed it.  Eight percent of those polled were still undecided. 

Tuesday night it passed with more than 60% of the vote.  

Even though the measure passed, it could be awhile before workers see the increase, opponents have threatened to sue and there is a chance the republican controlled city council could overrule the vote.

ABQ passes minimum wage increase