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6. It's $11.75, and $12.55 in 2022 ...

Wed Mar 17, 2021, 06:13 AM

Mar 2021

In February, the Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature mandated the increase to $12.55 after the body overrode a veto of the plan by Republican Gov. Phil Scott.

After 2022, the minimum wage will resume increasing annually with inflation as calculated by the Department of Labor.

https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2020/12/30/vermont-laws-taking-effect-january-2021-minimum-wage/3921655001/

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Keep fighting. riversedge Mar 2021 #1

Umhm. I-Sanders' base in VT includes a fair number of conservatives. Hortensis Mar 2021 #3

Well, he's been in national office since 1991. State government Hortensis Mar 2021 #5

It's $11.75, and $12.55 in 2022 ... Donkees Mar 2021 #6

Good for VT's legislature for protecting MW residents. Rather unfair Hortensis Mar 2021 #8

It's populist delusional nonsense. betsuni Mar 2021 #10

I fail to understand WHY anyone believes it to be helpful. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #12

:) Biden and the truth about Democrats is not good news to everyone. Hortensis Mar 2021 #11

Ghosts of 2009 Drive Democrats' Push for Robust Crisis Response Donkees Mar 2021 #13

... betsuni Mar 2021 #15

Bernie is about single payer . Biden is being kind. Nixie Mar 2021 #16

Nails, chalkboard. MrsCoffee Mar 2021 #17