The GAO, which is the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress, is conducting a study on the impact of past minimum wage increases in the CNMI on employment rates and living standards of workers, and the impact of future minimum wage increases on employment rates and living standards of workers.
This study is mandated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
The GAO provided a brief summary of the minimum wage study and outlined its methodology.
The chamber impressed upon the GAO the need to consider the “outer-island” economies when studying the minimum wages increases and the need to assess the prevailing wage rates for the CNMI.
Vision screening
(JKPL) — There will be a vision screening every Wednesday at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library from June 17 to July 29, except July 1, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
This is co-sponsored by the Hardt Eye Clinic.
KagES 4th quarter report cards
(KagES) — Parents and guardians of Kagman Elementary School students are requested to pick their children’s 4th quarter report cards today, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the classrooms.
(EMO) — The U.S. military will conduct aerial survey and live fire releases on Farallon de Mendenilla:
• June 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., aerial survey
• June 14-18, 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., live fire releases
• June 18-21, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., live fire releases
• June 20-21, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., live fire releases
The public is urged to stay away from this area during the time and dates indicated.
For more information, call the Emergency Management Office at 322-9528, 322-9529, VHF marine channel 16, HF single sideband radio on 5.205.0, or dial CNMI 211.
