How would $15 minimum wage affect workers?
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Will a $15 an hour minimum wage help or hurt people in low-paying jobs?
That was the focus of a debate in Minneapolis on Tuesday over a proposed hike in the minimum wage. It's now a nationwide effort by advocates for low-income workers, although some employers say such a boost may be counterproductive.
MPR News reporter Tim Nelson has the highlights from the forum, sponsored by the conservative Center of the American Experiment.
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