Scranton, Pa. cuts worker pay to minimum wage

Scranton, Pa. cuts worker pay to minimum wage

July 11, 2012 6:21 AM

Facing a $16 million budget shortfall, Scranton, Pa. Mayor Chris Doherty took a drastic step: slashing city workers' paychecks to minimum wage. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports.

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