Seattle mayor says he would support raising minimum wage to $15 per hour

[OhioChick]

Source: AP

October 09, 2013 at 4:53 AM

SEATTLE — The idea of a $15 minimum wage continues to build momentum in the Seattle area, with Mayor Mike McGinn saying he would support an effort to set the standard even higher.

In an interview with the Associated Press, McGinn said he thought $15 was a "fair starting point" for the minimum wage discussion. He cautioned that the issue was best handled legislatively and that the actual number would be determined by city councilmembers.

"If the council proposed a higher number, I'd support that," said McGinn, who is seeking re-election next month.

He added later: "I would expect that, if re-elected, we would put together a coalition to figure out how far we could go on the minimum wage."

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[Myrina]

1. Meanwhile, Archer-Daniels is trying to extort $25M from the state of Illinois ...

... they are threatening to move the company - and the jobs - out of state unless Illinois gives them $25M in tax breaks.
So they will likely get their tax breaks, pay shit wages, and those workers who are getting the shit wages will be expected to support state/local infrastructure through THEIR taxes.


What the hell is wrong with this country? SMH.

[AllyCat]

3. I hate big Ag.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

7. Corporate welfare has now become a protection racket. nt

[AllyCat]

2. I'm moving to WA. Everything is better there.

Or Oregon. They seem to have it kind of together too.

[Dawgs]

4. +1000 n/t

[bahrbearian]

5. Note to Democrat's This is how you start negotiations.

[gopiscrap]

6. Yes, I live in Tacoma and I think it should be statewide and set

at 21.00 not 15.00