Tag: Margaret O’Brien

Michigan Republicans’ effort to slash minimum wage for 18 and 19-year olds is still alive and still wrong

Michigan Republicans’ effort to slash minimum wage for 18 and 19-year olds is still alive and still wrong

Back in June I reported on legislation – Senate Bill 250 which would cut the minimum wage for 18 and 19 year olds to 85% of the level for everyone else. In defending it, the sponsor, Margaret O’Brien, claimed that it was necessary because “Most of the employers I’ve talked to in my community do not have a youth training […]

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Another attack on Michigan workers: Republicans move to slash minimum wage for under-20 workers

Another attack on Michigan workers: Republicans move to slash minimum wage for under-20 workers

In their neverending quest to screw over workers to benefit employers, Republicans in Michigan are now turning their attention to those making minimum wage. A bill that would lower the minimum wage by 15% for those under 20 years old was passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee today. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Margaret O’Brien (R-Portage), claims it will solve […]

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