Local industry and labor split on proposed federal wage hike
Lincoln business leaders oppose any increase beyond 2.50 to 3.00 base, arguing higher wages curb unskilled hiring and raise costs. Labor groups led by AFL CIO push for at least 3.00, aiming for a living wage while noting limited impact on a 40 hour family income.
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Lincoln
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Carter
Aflcio
del Snodgrass
Nebraska Association of Industry and Commerce
Snodgrass
Peterson
Lincoln hospital chiefs debate Carter plan cost limits
Lincoln three hospital administrators defend decade long cost control efforts and oppose Jimmy Carter's 9 percent revenue cap. They warn the plan unfairly targets efficient hospitals while noting un foreseen costs like minimum wage hikes require flexibility.
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Bryan Memorial Hospital
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Harlan Heald
The
Nebraska Hospital Assn
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Bryan Memorial
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