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This just means that minimum wage is currently set at poverty wages. Minimum wage is set by politicians, not some arms length regulatory agency. So it's entire
by Tiktaalik 2y ago
This just means that minimum wage is currently set at poverty wages.
Minimum wage is set by politicians, not some arms length regulatory agency. So it's entirely possible that the minimum wage is stagnant for intractable political reasons and out of touch with reality.
- cookszn 2y agoAmazon warehouse pays $21+ an hour here, and you only need at least 12 hours a month to keep the job. The vast majority of workers are part time, and work in 4 hour shifts.