Higher federal minimum wage increases in 1977 plan
The federal minimum wage rose from $2.20 to $2.30 per hour effective January 1. Farm workers previously at $2.00 will receive $2.20 in 1977 and $2.30 starting 1978.
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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1977
Page
6
The federal minimum wage rose from $2.20 to $2.30 per hour effective January 1. Farm workers previously at $2.00 will receive $2.20 in 1977 and $2.30 starting 1978.
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