Minimum Wage Hikes Set for 1977 Start Date
The federal minimum rises to 2.30 dollars on January 1 1977 with farm workers moving to 2.20 dollars. Branch stores under 250000 dollars annual gross must pay the new rate, while smaller branches under 200000 are exempt. Various employment categories gain the catch up raise under FLSA amendments. Churchill and Disraeli quotes accompany the notice.