Why does the average person have to wait until 2018 for a raise to $10.10 an hour, but the people running Maryland can give themselves a raise in two seconds flat ("Wage hike, new marijuana bills OK'd as session ends," April 8)?
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
Gerald Yamin, Pikesville
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The hard work and vitality of employees are crucial to any business' success. It makes good business sense to take care of employees in order to retain a loyal and healthy workforce and to attract top talent. That's why I provide paid sick days for the people who work for me.
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Raise the minimum wage for all workers, including those who receive tips
Our view: Salvaging what's left of Governor O'Malley's minimum wage proposal is the most pressing issue left for the General Assembly this year