> because it gives them more negotiating power Correct. Because they're not tied to a job for income, and leaving said job does not endanger their livelihood

> because it gives them more negotiating power Correct. Because they're not tied to a job for income, and leaving said job does not endanger their livelihood - they're capable of forcing Walmart to pay them proper wages. I think we agree. > Of course the real problem with trying to solve everything with wage increases is that it doesn't help non-workers like children and elderly people. Why should they be any different? Just provide teenagers with a fraction of what an adult would get, and increase it every year. Elderly people ARE people, right? If not, I have some serious concerns for myself in the next few decades. :)