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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2014
Page
13
The Iowa Policy Project's State of Working Iowa reports wage growth lagging productivity since 1979 while educational attainment improves. It urges careful debate on minimum wage and greater focus on programs like Skilled Iowa, Apprenticeship, and Home Base Iowa to aid low wage workers and especially single parents.
Guest columnist Mark Nolte discusses Iowa’s regional labor market. He notes low unemployment and growth yet skills gaps, funding cuts to vocational training, and a rise in the regional population. Led by Kim Becicka Kirkwood Community College a task force will unveil a plan to recruit diverse workers, align education with industry, improve housing, and enhance workplace culture. Nolte is president of the Iowa City Area Development Group.
Ken Sagar calls for action to raise wages and support unions as Labor Day reflections note economic anxiety. He argues wages lag productivity, urges electing leaders who favor workers, paid sick days, higher minimum wage, and anti retaliation protections while closing corporate tax loopholes.
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