By Sean MacKinnon
KETV Omaha (7 ABC), Oct 14, 2022
In a joint statement today, over 300 Nebraska business owners came forward in favor of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
They say if employees get paid more, they'll also spend more as consumers. Business owners fr0m Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Hastings and North Platte spoke out.
Dave Titterington, owner of Wild Bird Habitat store, says employees should be rewarded for good customer service.
"If you invest in your employees, you're going to have customers come in that are satisfied. You're going to have repeat customers and they're going to tell your friends, family and neighbors and that will draw more business into your location," Titterington said.
He says he doesn't know how someone would support a family on the state's current minimum. ...