minimum wage
Example Sentences
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The father-of-three admitted that his family in Tegal, Central Java, has struggled without this income, more than eight times the minimum wage there.
From Barron's
In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.
From Los Angeles Times
The monthly minimum wage in Venezuela is 35 US cents -- the same as the state pension, in a country whose gross domestic product is reeling.
From Barron's
But, with most of Syria's population living below the poverty line and the minimum wage at around $75, many have found themselves unable to pay the new tariffs.
From Barron's
Bolton also said the firm was hit by rising energy and materials costs, as well as increases in the minimum wage and employer National Insurance Contributions.
From BBC
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