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New Orleans groups to push for raising minimum wage, 'banning the box'

Source: wwltv.com/news/politics/new-orleans-groups-to-push-for-raising-minimum-wage-banning-the-box/457538147 - Jul 19, 2017

NEW ORLEANS, LA. - After efforts to increase Louisiana’s minimum wage have failed in recent years, a coalition of local groups is urging candidates to address that and other economic issues.

Members of Step Up Louisiana, 30 faith based leaders, labor unions and community organizations will meet Tuesday to pledge their commitment to an economic justice three-point platform.

The platform calls for an increase in the minimum wage to $15 an hour, equal pay for equal work and “banning the box” on employment applications.

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