Scott Seeks Protections for Agricultural Workers from Rising Wages

Scott Seeks Protections for Agricultural Workers from Rising Wages

Mateo Guillamont
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March 12, 2024
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to Senate colleagues urging them to freeze the rising Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR).  AEWR determines the federally-set minimum wage employers must pay nonimmigrant workers under the H-2A visa classification. In January 1, 2024, an increased AEWR went into effect, nationally raising the rate by 5.6 percent.  […]
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Rep. Murphy's push to raise the national minimum wage pays off in Florida

Rep. Murphy's push to raise the national minimum wage pays off in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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November 6, 2020
Florida Democrats didn't entirely loss every race or initiiative they supported on Election Night. Amendment 2, the controversial measure to raise Florida's mininum wage to $15/hr passed as voters voted for a the pay increase. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D) was one of a handful of legislator that pushed the amendment from the very beginnning, offering […]
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John Morgan drops own money for minimum wage drive

John Morgan drops own money for minimum wage drive

News Service of Florida
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June 10, 2019
Orlando attorney John Morgan continues to open his coffers to try to pass a constitutional amendment that would increase the minimum wage in Florida.
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