By Josh Givens
Logan Daily News, June 23, 2016
LOGAN — Following the release of a new report detailing millions of struggling workers, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown outlined an agenda to help strengthen the middle class. ... During a conference call on Wednesday, Brown also stated that nearly one-third of the Ohio workforce earns less than $12 an hour, and one half of Ohio workers earn less than $15 an hour. ...
Joining Brown was Gary Johnson; a Toledo business owner who discussed how providing good wages and benefits to his employees is helping his business succeed.
In 2014, Fortune Magazine named Johnson’s business, American Floors and Interiors, the fastest growing inner city construction company in America.
“Paying fair wages helps us attract and retain good employees, increase sales, expand and hire more employees,” said Johnson. “By contrast, the high turnover, low-pay model is bad for business, our economy and our communities. Raising the federal minimum wage will have the same positive affect on the nation’s economy that paying good wages has had on my business.” ...