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Jun 2021
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Minimum Wage is a Broken System - Here's...

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In the United States, there are 1.1 million workers making minimum wage or below. Nicole breaks down why they should all be making more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
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