Biden Proposes $13 Minimum Wage Increase For Front Line Workers

During a virtual town hall, Biden proposed a $13 wage increase for essential workers in virus hotspots. He praised frontline workers, emphasizing their critical role during the health crisis. Biden reiterated his support for raising the federal minimum wage to $15, highlighting the current $7.25 rate since 2009. On the same day, his campaign reached a wage agreement with the Teamsters Union, ensuring $15 per hour and overtime for field organizers.

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