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Minimum wages: U.S., Canada and the world

During Tuesday’s State of the Union Address, President Obama called for a federal minimum wage of $9 an hour, with an index that adjusts for inflation. As we all know, there are sound arguments both for and against a higher minimum wage. The...

Morning read: Minimum wage, maximum tension

Good morning! While some of us may feel that all outside-of-bed activities should cease until the temperature breaks 10 above, there’s been quite a lot going on this week. This morning, Joanna Richards reported that Fort Drum servicemembers...

Who pays the most?

Michael Sauter, younger son of our Program Director Jackie Sauter and Chief Engineer Bob Sauter, is now living in NYC and writing for the online business/economics journal 24/7 Wall St. Of course, I follow Michael’s work. Today’s...

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Business Groups Oppose Minimum Wage Hike

by Karen DeWitt

Jun 17, 2002 — Business groups in New York are protesting an end of session agenda that they call Albany's attack on jobs. They are particularly concerned about two bills to raise the minimum wage and increase workers compensation benefits. Karen Dewitt reports. Go to full article

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