The state minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2021, marking eight straight years of pay raises for Minnesotans with little to no economic security. It’s the result of a 2014 law that adjusts wages annually to account for inflation. Majority Leader Ryan Winkler was the chief author of the 2014 reforms and says very little has changed around the politics of the issue.
“Democrats’ efforts to raise the wage helps working Minnesotans earn a decent living, but Republican politicians are holding us back by serving corporations, the rich, and well-connected,” said Majority Leader Winkler. “We know that our annual pay raises alone aren't enough to help Minnesotans earn a living wage, and that’s why House Democrats are determined to provide affordable health care, child care, paid leave, and a secure retirement for all who work.”