07-02-2019 23:45 via baltimore.cbslocal.com

Maryland Local Leaders Stand Behind The Fight For $15

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The fight for 15 is on in the general assembly, with local leaders taking sides.
Mayor Pugh and county executives are on board, encouraging lawmakers to make $15 an hour the state minimum wage.
This includes Marc Elrich of Montgomery, Johnny Olszewski of Baltimore and Steuart Pittman of Anne Arundel, all standing with 1199 SEIU union members to support the bill.
Pittman said there are more people who are underpaid that many realize.
“We have a high median income up
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