Congressman Veasey to Host Panel Discussion on Minimum Wage
Industry experts share benefits of raising minimum wage
Dallas, TX -- On July 21, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, TX-33, will join a panel of industry experts at a Minimum Wage Forum to discuss the benefits of raising the minimum wage for America's working families. Veasey is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 1010, The Fair Minimum Wage Act, which would raise the minimum wage from its current rate of $7.25 to $10.10.
The free event is open to the public and credentialed news media.
Space is limited.
To request press credentials to cover this event, please RSVP to Jessica Coscia at: jessica.coscia@mail.house.gov or 202-225-9897
Monday, July 21st
What:
Minimum Wage Forum
Who:
Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33
Panelists
Dr. Max Krochmal, Professor at TCU
Jeremy Hendricks, Business Manager at Laborers' International Union of North America
Bob Wingate, Owner at Wingate Agency of American Income Life
Wanda Granier, Owner at Bridgework Partners
Representative from United Food and Commercial Workers
Low Wage Worker
When:
Monday, July 21, 2014
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location:
West Dallas Multipurpose Center
2828 Fish Trap Road
Dallas, TX 75212
For more information visit:
/about/events/minimum-wage-forum
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