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In reply to the discussion: Deli Chain Owner Pays His Employees Above Minimium Wage, Offers Health and Dental Bennies, Paid Time [View all]sheshe2
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Additionally, those workers spend that extra income at local businesses in their communities, which benefits the overall economy. It's really that simple.
The business leaders attending the Roundtable want Congress to pass the Fair Minimum Wage Act, which would gradually raise the federal minimum wage in to $10.10 and then provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments.
Hundreds of other business owners and executives across the country have signed an open petition, which can be found here.
Local photographer Dennis Cox, of Dennis Cox LLC, is the only other Ann Arbor business owner to have signed the online petition.
It's not a difficult concept. I hope Paul Saginaw and others like him will make the difference.
Thanks Cha, what a great OP!