Research from the Maine Center for Economic Policy shows that workers do indeed stand to benefit if Question D passes. In July, MECEP estimated that the initiative would raise wages for 36% of workers in Portland and would help close pay disparities that have formed along racial and gender lines. In addition, an overwhelming 80% of food and drink service workers in the city would benefit if the minimum wage referendum is approved, MECEP found.
Report: Portland anti-minimum wage campaign fueled by national corporate interests
