Let's Require a Living Wage in Ohio

[Rick Rowlands]

Remember Dan, this is the fellow who got a whopping 882 votes in the May primary. 

[Dan Moadus]

From each according to their ability; to each according to their need. Right Dennis?

[irishbobcat]

Let's Require a Living Wage in Ohio

The Green Party of Ohio believes in a living wage for all Ohioans. One of our core liberal ideas-which helped build the middle class-was the notion that workers should earn enough to participate fully in society.

A well-payed labor force will become a market for Ohio goods. Business does not require low-wages for success.

Conservatives like the Democrats and Republicans believe if corporations get cheap labor, it means cheaper goods for you and me. Not so. Did Nike shoes become cheaper when they moved operations overseas during the 1980's and 1990s? I think not.

Labor is only a small part of the cost of most products, and when conservative business owners drive down the cost of labor, they usually keep the difference for themselves.

It's time to reinvest in Ohio workers with a living wage.