The only reason I see for the delay to raise the minimum wage is so businesses can continue to inflate profit margins as long as they can.

The machine never asks for a salary increase, a pension or affordable health care. ... LETTER: Wage increase will lead to higher taxes, automation. Updated: Mar. 06, 2014, 5:56 a.m.

The politicians are lining up to promote an increase in the minimum wage. The casual observer will believe that they simply want to help the head of a family of four who works 40 hours a week and ...

One of the interesting questions that continues to be ignored is the effect of the wage increase on entitlement programs. I attended a forum in Linn County in the fall and asked two different ...

State Question 832 is a ballot measure that seeks to gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2029. The current wage is $7.25 an hour. Proponents are seeking to gather signatures to ...

Increasing the hourly minimum wage from $12 to $13.50 starting January 2025 would be extremely beneficial to our economy and community. As time passes, prices increase for cost of living, gas and ...

I’ve read several letters to the editor regarding wages and the price of groceries, gasoline, automobiles, housing and restaurant meals. What did we think would happen when minimum wage workers ...

Letter: Raising minimum wage would boost economy. Feb 14, 2024 ... As living expenses increase, pay wages must be increased in order for Virginia citizens to comfortably live.