Raise the Wage Act
The Raise the Wage Act crosses one barrier but many more remain
The Raise the Wage Act that mandates the gradual hike in minimum wage to $15 an hour was approved by the US House of Representatives but will face a tough challenge in the Senate and president Donald Trump
Maryland becomes sixth US State to implement minimum wage of 15 USD per hour
The new law schedules a pay rise which will ensure all workers receive 15 USD per hour by 2026
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