Senate Democrats urge Indiana businesses to raise pay to attract workers

Senate Democrats have a message for Indiana business owners struggling to find workers to fill open positions — pay more money.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday, four Democratic state senators said Hoosier workers have been exploited enough by companies whose every whim seemingly is granted upon demand by the Republican-controlled General Assembly.

"Hoosiers are not returning to their jobs because wages are simply too low," said state Sen. J.D. Ford, D-Indianapolis, a graduate of Purdue University Northwest in Hammond.

Going forward, they said Hoosier State businesses need to offer a living wage, good benefits, consistent advance work schedules and safe working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Read more: https://www.nwitimes.com/business/jobs-and-employment/watch-now-senate-democrats-urge-indiana-businesses-to-raise-pay-to-attract-workers/article_c4313395-5ee7-5973-8efd-9960e73ab382.html
(Northwest Indiana Times)