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So isn't that an argument against a federal minimum wage increase, which ignores the cost of living locally just about everywhere? If the minimum wage should b
by NoMoreNicksLeft 2y ago
So isn't that an argument against a federal minimum wage increase, which ignores the cost of living locally just about everywhere?
If the minimum wage should be the same in Kentucky as it is in California, shouldn't it also be the same in Germany as it is in California?
- ceejayoz 2y agoIt's an argument against setting the federal minimum wage at NYC or LA's optimal setting, but not against ever raising it anywhere. There's no place in America where $7.25/hour and not accounting for inflation makes much sense.
- toomuchtodo 2y agoIndexed for inflation, that $7.25/hr should be $19 today.
- NoMoreNicksLeft 2y agoIs there a place in America where the prevailing retail/fast-food wage isn't already higher than $7.25/hr?
- micromacrofoot 2y agoFederal minimum wage hasn't been increased for 15 years, not changing it for 15 years doesn't make sense anywhere.
- Spooky23 2y agoYou have a federal minimum wage because the crappiest states would have none.