Marty bill would phase-in $15/hour minimum wage
The 2016 presidential campaign has illustrated the public’s appetite for economic justice and fair pay. Sen. John Marty (DFL-Roseville) is leading the charge for a higher minimum wage here in Minnesota. Marty says it is time for the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” to join the ranks of California, New York, and several cities across the country in boosting the minimum wage to $15 per hour. The provision is part of legislation, Senate File 3612, which aims to improve the financial well-being of low-income workers. Introduced on Monday, Sen. Marty’s Worker Justice Bill triples the working family tax credit, makes child care affordable for low income workers, and phases in the higher minimum wage.