April 16, 2014

In Preemptive Strike, Oklahoma Bans Efforts to Increase Minimum Wage | Common Dreams

In Preemptive Strike, Oklahoma Bans Efforts to Increase Minimum Wage | Common Dreams

"In a preemptive strike against local efforts to strengthen workers' rights, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin (R) on Tuesday signed into law a measure that forbids all cities and counties in the state from raising the minimum wage any higher than the current federal requirement of $7.25 an hour."