Missouri Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Sick Leave Measure Moves Closer to Ballot

A campaign to raise Missouri's minimum wage to $15 by 2026 and guarantee paid sick leave has successfully submitted over 210,000 signatures, potentially securing a spot on the November ballot.

• Over 210,000 signatures were collected to support a Missouri ballot measure that would incrementally raise the minimum wage from $12.30 to $15 by 2026.
• The measure also includes provisions for paid sick leave, allowing workers to earn one hour of leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Missouri Jobs with Justice leads the campaign, expressing confidence that the initiative will be approved by voters this fall.
• The proposal requires validation of at least 115,000 signatures by the Secretary of State to confirm its appearance on the ballot.
• Historical support in Missouri for minimum wage increases suggests a favorable outcome for the measure.

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