Examples of minimum wage in a Sentence

Congress will vote on a bill to raise the minimum wage.

Recent Examples on the Web His coalition, however, is campaigning for a higher minimum wage and a price cap on essential goods. — Noemie Bisserbe, WSJ, 16 May 2022 But this comes after other show votes Democrats have taken — on the minimum wage and voting rights — that have divided their party, depressed their base and failed in the 50-50 Senate. — Mark Murray, NBC News, 10 May 2022 Ryan has focused his campaign on economic issues, including outsourcing, trade deals and minimum wage. — Adam Brewster, CBS News, 3 May 2022 Employees at a New York City Apple retail store are seeking a $30 minimum wage and additional benefits as part of push to unionize. — Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2022 My leadership and my investment in clean energy and a $15 minimum wage and preschool and public transit. — cleveland, 11 Apr. 2022 Mélenchon promises to raise France's minimum wage and minimum pension, and lower the retirement age to 60. — Sylvie Corbet, ajc, 10 Apr. 2022 Additionally, Cooke noted, hospitality work and other relatively low-paying industries have reaped a boost from rapid increases in Oregon’s minimum wage. — Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 3 Apr. 2022 The union is seeking a $30-an-hour minimum wage and better working conditions, longer breaks and better transportation to and from the Staten Island ferry dock. — Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

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