Business For a Fair Minimum Wage
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Business for a Fair Minimum Wage is a project of Business for Shared Prosperity
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- Pioneer Press: Some tips for Tom Emmer
7/13/10 - Some hail minimum-wage hike; others worry how it will affect economy
8/11/09 - New Haven Register Online Chat Incl. US Women's Chamber of Commerce CEO Margot Dorfman
7/29/09 - Centre Daily Times (PA) Editorial: Minimum wage still not enough
7/29/09 - New Haven Register: Raising minimum wage may hurt some workers
7/28/09 - Corp Magazine: Business Owners Welcome Minimum Wage Increase
7/28/09 - Media Matters: NBC's Robach ignores evidence that minimum wage increase will stimulate economy
7/27/09 - Buffalo News: Opinions split on how hike in wage affects the economy
7/26/09 - Shawano Leader (WI): Minimum wage hike goes into effect today
7/25/09 - Marketplace Radio: Hike for min. wage despite recession
7/24/09 - Shreveport Times: Minimum wage hike: now what happens?
7/24/09 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Minimum wage hike kicks in, re-igniting debate
7/24/09 - McClatchy Tribune: Op-Ed by Holly Sklar, Minimum wage stuck in the 1950s
7/24/09 - Daily Markets: Business owners welcome minimum wage increase
7/24/09 - Patriot News (PA): Federal minimum wage rises from $6.55 to $7.25
7/24/09
Press Releases
Business Owners Welcome Minimum Wage Increase
Raising minimum wage will help economy, say national business leaders and small business owners from states affected by July 24 increase
Contact: David Lerner, Riptide Communications, 212-260-5000, news [at] businessforsharedprosperity.org
July 21, 2009, Boston, MA – Business owners across the nation are welcoming the July 24 increase in the federal minimum wage from $6.55 to $7.25. National business leaders and small business owners in states where workers are getting a raise say the increase will boost consumer buying power and promote economic recovery.
Business Owners From Every State Say Minimum Wage Raise Strengthens Economy
Restaurants, Retailers, Manufacturers, Healthcare Providers, Construction Companies, Hotels, Farms, Investment Firms and other Businesses Applaud Higher Minimum Wage
For Immediate Release July 26, 2007
Contact: Ateqah Khaki or David Lerner
Riptide Communications, 212.260.5000
Business Leaders Cheer Raise in Minimum Wage
Contrary to Conventional Wisdom, Growing Numbers of U.S. Businesses Say Increase in Minimum Wage is Good for the Bottom Line
Contact: Ateqah Khaki or David Lerner, Riptide Communications, 212.260.5000
Business Leaders Charge That Women Are Missing From Minimum Wage Debate
Contact: Ateqah Khaki, Riptide Communications, 212.260.5000
As Senate Votes, Business Leaders Rally Behind Higher Minimum Wage
Costco CEO, US Women's Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Owners Calling on Congress to Stop Holding Minimum Wage Hostage To Special Interest Lobbyists
Contact: Mahdis Keshavarz, Riptide Communications, 212.260.5000
Business Owners From Every State Say Higher Minimum Wage Helps Business
Costco CEO, Small Business Majority, US Women's Chamber of Commerce, Business Leaders Nationwide Urge Senate To Raise Minimum Wage
Contact: Mahdis Keshavarz, Riptide Communications, 212-260-5000, mahdis@riptideonline.com
Hundreds of Business Leaders Tell Congress to Raise Minimum Wage
For Immediate Release: January 19, 2007
Contact: Mahdis Keshavarz, Riptide Communications, 212-260-5000
Washington, DC -- Business owners and executives across the nation are telling Congress that a $5.15 minimum wage hurts business, workers and the economy. The House passed a clean bill to raise the minimum wage. Now, it's the Senate's turn.
