WATER OVER SUN, WIND
Gov. Charlie Baker’s recently filed bill to boost the state’s supply of hydropower (Baker bill would boost hydropower, July 9) won this endorsement from a reader.
“It’s about time someone takes a common-sense approach to renewable power. Solar and offshore power are too expensive and unreliable.”
Online reader mverreault
OBAMA’S OVERTIME PROPOSAL
A proposed new rule governing overtime pay will mean bigger paychecks for up to 5 million workers, according to the Obama administration. But business groups, along with Republicans in Congress, believe the proposal would force employers to reduce overtime hours and perhaps cut jobs. We asked members of our LinkedIn group what they thought of the idea.
“What right does the federal government have in telling someone how they may be compensated for their labor?”
LinkedIn group member Jim Pond
“I think this is great. For a long time, retailers especially have been taking advantage of their assistant managers and store managers. Especially on holidays, only the salaried workers are put on the schedule, and are forced to work.”
LinkedIn group member Anita Wos
