Of course, with the caveat that its adjusted for inflation. For example, in 1997, minimum wage in California was $5/hour, and in 2018 it's $10.50-$11/hour [0].

Of course, with the caveat that its adjusted for inflation. For example, in 1997, minimum wage in California was $5/hour, and in 2018 it's $10.50-$11/hour [0]. So, minimum wage workers are making over double in current dollars, which the article claims is a 1% decrease in real wages, which would be more accurately described as "flat", not "down". [0] https://www.dir.ca.gov/iwc/MinimumWageHistory.htm https://www.dir.ca.gov/iwc/MinimumWageHistory.htm