Table 2
Proposed and past federal minimum-wage increases
| Nominal minimum-wage increase | |
|---|---|
| Harkin-Miller proposal | 39.3% in three steps |
| 2007–2009 | 40.8% in three steps |
| 1996–1997 | 21.2% in two steps |
| 1990–1991 | 26.9% in two steps |
| 1978–1981 | 45.7% in four steps |
| 1974–1976 | 43.8% in three steps |
| 1967–1968 | 28.0% in two steps |
Source: EPI analysis of Fair Labor Standards Act and amendments and the proposed Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013
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