But, when your union contracts use minimum wage as the base for their calculations, it's far easier to advocate for raising the minimum wage than it is to negot

But, when your union contracts use minimum wage as the base for their calculations, it's far easier to advocate for raising the minimum wage than it is to negotiate a higher multiple, etc. The contract for the cleaners in my office[1], for example, starts its base wage calculations by adding $0.50 to the minimum wage. All the increases and adjustments begin at that number. [1] http://www.seiu32bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2015-CAD-Contractors-Agreement-English.pdf#page=5 http://www.seiu32bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2015-CAD-...