Schatz Calls on Congress to Follow Hawaii's Lead, Raise Minimum Wage

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D- Hawai‘i) called on Republicans in Congress to pass legislation to raise the national minimum wage. Schatz cosponsored the Minimum Wage Fairness Act, legislation that would raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 and increase earnings for more than 28 million workers across the country, while helping grow our economy.  Last week, the Hawai‘i legislature passed legislation raising the state’s minimum wage to $10.10.

“Hawai‘i showed leadership again on an issue that’s important to families and our economy by increasing the state’s minimum wage and giving workers a raise,” Senator Schatz said. “Nobody who works full time should be in poverty.  It’s time Republicans do the right thing and allow more Americans across the country a fair shot to support their families.”

 

 

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