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The federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour is poverty pay. It’s time to raise it

Por: The Times-Tribune Opinion September 07, 2024

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It’s been 15 years since workers earning the federal minimum wage got a raise. The cost of living has gone up more than 45% since then, with rents and home... + full article



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