Republicans canvassers blocked a citizen ballot proposal to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour because organizers changed a definition in the petition before collecting an estimated 360,309 voter signatures.
Michigan minimum wage
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Michigan restaurants: Raising minimum wage would doom us. Others dubious
The Michigan Supreme Court will soon decide whether to increase the minimum wage for hourly and tipped workers. Restaurants say that hurt will servers and lead to layoffs. Proponents say servers deserve better pay.
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Michigan Democrats want cities to decide how much private employers pay
Democrats, unions and local officials say legislation would give cities autonomy to set higher minimum wage, require paid sick leave. Republicans call the plan a jobs-killer.
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Minimum wage increase set for February blocked by Michigan court
Minimum wage was expected to jump to $13.03 an hour, but a Thursday court ruling blocks the increase. The Michigan Supreme Court will likely settle the issue.
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Right-to-Work repeal just a start: Michigan Democrats eye pro-worker agenda
From raising the minimum wage to expanding tax credits and mandating work breaks, Democrats may get aggressive on labor issues. Businesses are wary, to say the least.
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Who gets paid minimum wage in Michigan? Only 1% of workers, as pay soars
Nine years ago, 1 in 10 Michigan workers made minimum wage. Today, the lowest-paid workers tend to be young women, many of whom may still be in school.
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2023 Michigan minimum wage increase may go higher: What to know
The state’s hourly minimum wage rose above $10 this week, but could spike to $13 as soon as February — depending on how an appeals court rules. The stakes are high. Bridge breaks down what comes next.
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Michigan lame duck looks lamer by the day. Here’s what’s left on the table.
Anything could happen in the Michigan Legislature before the end of the year, but it appears likely that very little will happen prior to Democrats taking the majority in January.
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Businesses to Michigan GOP: Slow minimum wage increase while you’re in power
Michigan’s minimum wage is set to spike to $12 in February. Some business groups want Republicans to rein in the increase before they lose control of Lansing.
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Judge delays Michigan minimum wage increase until at least February
A judge who ordered the increase and extension of sick leave delayed implementation of his own ruling while the case is under appeal.