BATTLE GROUND — Compared with juggling four kids younger than 14, asking for a raise should have been easy, thought Chris Waller. Waller, 38, works for a family company that fits expensive products into safe packaging, such as computer chips into tailored foam cases. He earned $14 per hour to start.
Battle Ground Family Among Many That Struggle As Wages Stagnate
Troy Brynelson, The Columbian
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