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March 29, 2016

California Gov. Jerry Brown Unveils Deal to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
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California Governor Jerry Brown has formally announced a deal with
lawmakers and union leaders to raise the state minimum wage to $15 an
hour by 2022. The move avoids a November ballot measure that would have
raised the minimum wage faster. On Monday, Governor Brown said
California is the first state to take such a step.

Gov. Jerry Brown: "An agreement has been reached among key labor
leaders, legislative leaders and my administration to raise the minimum
wage, over time, to $15 an hour, making California the first state to do
that. It's a matter of economic justice. It makes sense. And it will
help our entire state do much better for its citizens."

Topics:California

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