"Capitol Update" piece on a state commission that is studying what constitutes a

Authors

Mal Leary

Source

Mainebiz

Date

10-17-2005

Pages

14-15

Abstract

"Capitol Update" piece on a state commission that is studying what constitutes a "living wage" in the state. The Maine Center for Economic Policy has calculated that on average, an earner with one child needs to earn an hourly wage of $14.84 full-time, or $30,865 annually, to meet a basic needs budget. The figures vary widely throughout the state. Peter Gore of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce worries about the impact on employers.

Subjects

Wages and salaries

Recommended Citation

Leary, Mal, ""Capitol Update" piece on a state commission that is studying what constitutes a" (2005). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 3402.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/3402