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Seattle's $22.14 minimum wage raises business survival concerns
Original: ‘You cannot force them to stay in business’: Jake, Rantz question how Seattle businesses will absorb a $22.14 minimum wage
Commentators Jake and Rantz, speaking on MyNorthwest, are questioning how Seattle businesses will absorb a minimum wage rising to $22.14 an hour. They argue the increase risks pushing small businesses to close, with Rantz saying 'you cannot force them to stay in business.' The discussion centers on whether local employers can sustain higher labor costs without cutting jobs or shutting down.
Why now: Seattle's minimum wage is set to rise to $22.14, prompting debate about its impact on local businesses.
Evidence
- ‘You cannot force them to stay in business’: Jake, Rantz question how Seattle businesses will absorb a $22.14 minimum wage · MyNorthwest.com
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