Supporting the Raising Fair Minimum Wages at the Federal, State and Local Levels

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Oliver J. Davis President Derek D. Dieter Vice - President Valerie Schey Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Tim Scott First District Henry Davis, Jr. Second District Valerie Schey Third District Fred Ferlic Fourth District David Varner Fifth District March 5, 2014 City of South Bend Common Council 441 County-City Building • 227 W. Jefferson Blvd (574) 235 -9321 South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Fax (574) 235 -9173 http: //w ..southbendin.gov Members of the Common Council 0 Floor County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Council Members: Re: Minimum Wage Resolution We are pleased to introduce for your consideration the attached Resolution which calls for action by the U.S. Congress addressing raising of the minimum wage. So that you have relevant and current background information, we are attaching a copies of the following documents: • President Obama's Executive Order which he issued on February 12, 2014, along with the 2 -page "Fact Sheet: Opportunity for All" Rewarding Hard Work" which was issued by the White House that same day; • Senate Bill No. 460 which was introduced by Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa on March 5, 2013 and now has thirty -three (33) co- sponsors; and Oliver J. Davis At the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, a full -time employee would earn Sixth District over the course of a year at total of $15,000 which is below the federal poverty line. Derek D. Dieter Tipped employees have not had an increase sine; 1991, and still labor at the federal At Large hourly rate of only $2.13. Gavin Ferlic We request that this Bill be referred to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set for At Large public hearing at the March 10th Common Council meeting. Karen L. White At Large VCA../ S Valerie Schey 3`d District Council Member Dr. Fred Ferlic 4th District -Eatme+Member- -.. --_ N 14 .l i CITY CLERK,