Commissioners back $15 minimum wage for public-sector workers

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 25, 2019 11:15 PM CT | Published: March 25, 2019 9:53 PM CT

In a vote split along party lines Monday, the Shelby County Commission approved a resolution supporting a $15 minimum wage for all public-sector employees in the county.

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Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.


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