Michigan Democrats want cities to decide how much private employers pay - BridgeDetroit - eviltoast
Democrats, unions and local officials say legislation would give cities autonomy to set higher minimum wage, require paid sick leave.

"The bill would allow cities to set minimum wages that exceed the state’s $10.10 per hour, a rate that could grow to $13.03 this year, depending on the outcome of a case pending before the Michigan Supreme Court.

A total of 44 states, including Michigan, have passed laws barring local labor laws since 1984, according to an analysis by the liberal think tank Economic Policy Institute."

  • Froyn@midwest.socialEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    Never forget what they took from us: A $15 minimum wage was voted on and passed in Michigan, then it was “reworded”…