Denver Business Journal: Judy Amabile: Minimum wage works for all
By Judy Amabile
Special to the Denver Business Journal, July 29, 2016
Regarding Ed Sealover’s article “Colorado business groups launch campaign to defeat minimum-wage hike” (denverbusinessjournal.com, 7/19/2016).
As a made in “USA manufacturer,” I couldn’t disagree more with those opposing an increase in the minimum wage to $12/hour by 2020. This ballot initiative is a modest but good way to start making an economy that works for everyone, employers and employees alike.
Cities and states that have raised the minimum wage have experienced stable employment, thriving businesses and workers who can not only make ends...