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Archive Home > 2006 > August > 21 > Wage bill wording has tipping point

Wage bill wording has tipping point

Some say U.S. Senate bill could slash minimum wage for service workers

By Jennifer Sudick / The Bulletin
August 21, 2006

WASHINGTON - The interpretation of a few words could make a huge difference in the wages of thousands of workers in Oregon.

A small provision in a recently blocked U.S. Senate bill could slash the minimum wage for Oregon bartenders, waiters and bellhops if it is taken up again during the....

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