The ushering in of the New Year will bump up Oregon’s minimum wage by 15 cents, helping low-wage earners keep
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Oregon’s minimum wage will increase from $7.80 to $7.95 per hour on January 1, 2008, the Oregon Bureau of Labor
The 2007 Federal Poverty Guidelines released yesterday highlight the importance to low-wage workers of adjusting the minimum wage for inflation
The 30-cent per hour cost-of-living adjustment to Oregon’s minimum wage set to take effect on New Year’s Day will help
The 2006 Federal Poverty Guidelines released this week highlight the importance to low-wage workers of adjusting the minimum wage for
Oregon’s job growth since voters approved increase ranks 9th fastest
News Release Oregon’s annual cost of living increase in the state minimum wage has increased wages for low-wage workers while
Net Income for Oregon Agriculture Triples Over Two-Year Period, Undermining Ag’s Attack on Oregon’s Minimum Wage
News Release On New Year’s Day when Oregon’s minimum wage will jump 20 cents to $7.25 per hour, it will
News Release Oregon’s minimum wage increases have not caused job losses in the state, according to a new report released
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