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Portland Activists Show Path to Increasing Minimum Wage; City Council Stands Still

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By Socialist Alternative and Pete Shaw

15 Now activists in Portland have been holding regular rallies demanding a $15/hour minimum wage. Here is a link to an excellent article describing their recent testimony and protest at the June 11th Portland City Council meeting.

To support the effort to spread the movement against poverty wages nationwide, please donate to 15 Now at this link. To get involved with 15 Now Portland, go to 15NowPDX.org.

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