Amazon wage increase could drive Memphis warehouse pay higher

By Wayne Risher, Daily Memphian Updated: October 03, 2018 9:23 AM CT | Published: October 02, 2018 3:46 PM CT

Amazon’s move to pay at least $15 an hour could have a ripple effect on Memphis wages that are near the bottom nationally in the transportation and logistics sector.

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Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.

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