Arizona Healthy Working Families Initiative

July 21, 2016
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The Arizona Healthy Working Families initiative proposes to raise the state minimum wage to $12.00 by 2020 as well as offer earned sick days to all workers in Arizona. Glenn Hamer, president and CEO for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry will discuss opposition to the initiative.

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Glenn Hamer: President and CEO for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Border Poll

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