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On January 1, 2009, the Montana minimum wage will increase by 35 cents, from $6.55 to $6.90 per hour. Montana law requires a cost-of-living increase to the state minimum wage.

The increase is announced each year no later than September 30, based on the Consumer Price Index or CPI for the previous 12 months. This year’s increase is 5.4% of the 2008 minimum wage of $6.55 per hour.

“This gives those Montanans who are struggling to keep up with higher energy and food prices some much needed help, “says Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly. Recently the National Association of State Work Force Agencies awarded Kelly the prestigious Eagle Award.  “As the nation’s economy continues to struggle, we know that here in Montana, we’re doing everything we can to minimize the impact.”

According to the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, more than 70% of (more…)