President Obama has made a minimum wage increase a focal point of his economic agenda. – Thomas Perez
Thousands of Ohio families are going deeper and deeper in debt just trying to pay their heating bills, fill prescriptions, and buy groceries. The current minimum wage is simply not enough. – Sherrod Brown
Mr. Speaker, the time for an increase in the minimum wage has not just arrived; it is long overdue. – Sherwood Boehlert
I have no issue with raising minimum wage, but then the customer can’t say to us, ‘Why are you raising your prices?’ – Tilman J. Fertitta
The national minimum wage has not been increased in 9 years. By year’s end, 21 States across America will have a minimum wage exceeding the Federal minimum wage. – Sherwood Boehlert
My wife and I decided to try and kick start our kitchens to a $15 minimum wage for cooks. I’ve probably had to go through and raise every menu price now by 50 cents because it took away my profit. I just underestimated what it was going to cost. – Tom Douglas
Ohio is one of only two states that have a minimum wage below the federal level of $5.15 an hour. – Sherrod Brown