Minnesota Legislature Looks to Boost Minimum Wage from $6.15 to $9.50 per Hour

Minnesota is one of 4 states (and 1 territory) whose minimum wage is less than the federal level.

Source: MinnPost

Minnesota Legislature moves toward a $9.50-an-hour minimum wage.  (Star Tribune, 3/4/2014)

About the Minimum Wage.  (Minnesota Budget Project, February 2013)

Labor Standards -- State Minimum-Wage Laws.  (Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry)

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