Brett O'Reilly: Employers and Manufacturers Assn says increasing minimum wage is the wrong move as it pushes up incomes

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A warning that increasing the minimum wage could make inflation even worse. The number of people seeking help because of financial hardship is on the rise, as inflation continues to remain at historically high levels. But National says any increase to the minimum wage is the wrong move right now, as it will increase inflationary pressure. Employers and Manufacturers Association Chief Executive Brett O'Reilly told Roman Travers he agrees, because a minimum wage rise pushes up incomes across the board. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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