Minimum Wage Debate!
Last week’s oil tax debate packed the house at the Loussac Library’s Wilda Marston Theater. This week, the series of debates host ed by Alaska Common Ground continues with Ballot Measure 3. Not as widely discussed as some, this measure is nonetheless important, and will decide if there will be an increase to Alaska’s minimum wage.
This should not only be of interest to those on the left seeking to float all boats, but to those on the right who bemoan Americans’ dependence on government “handouts” in order to survive. This issue affects all Alaskans and all Americans. Be an informed voter, and spread your knowledge.
Forum on the Minimum Wage Initiative
Wednesday, July 30, 7 – 9 pm
Wilda Marston Theatre, Loussac Library
Ballot Measure 3: An Act to Increase Alaska’s Minimum Wage
Alaska Division of Elections ballot measure language
Attorney General’s review of initiative language
Moderator
Taylor Brelsford – former board member of Alaska Common Ground
Advocating “Yes” Vote
Ed Flanagan – chair of Alaskans for a Fair Minimum Wage, initiative sponsor, and former Commissioner of the Department of Labor
Advocating “No” Vote
Kyle Hampton – University of Alaska Anchorage Assistant Professor of Economics
Click HERE for links to articles, bios of participants, and further information on the event.
What say we make that minimum wage, at the minimum,a livable wage and go up from there? We need to get beyond what a family of four can survive on and start deciding how much more that family needs to be comfortable on. If the guy at the top needs millions,then that family of four needs multiple millions.