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A place to discuss positive changes that can make work more equitable, and to vent about current practices. We are NOT against work; we just want the fruits of our labor to be recognized better.
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- All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
- Income inequality is the main cause of lower living standards.
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- Higher wages for underpaid workers.
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The federal minimum wage is $7.25, something like 20 states don't pay a higher wage.
... and many are paid much, much less than that, like working prisoners, making less than a dollar an hour.
... and also many farm workers are paid much, much less than federal "minimum".
Millions of people. The more you look, the more people you will find making laughable wages.
Most jobs in my area pay $11-$13. It isn't $7, but it isn't $15 either. Also, who can manage transportation on $300? I spend that much in fuel. This meme paints WAY too easy of a picture. Life is much harder than that in most of the US. I see people from developing nations saying Americans are spoiled because they're so rich, but what they think is rich is absolutely destitute poor here. You'll likely be homeless and hungry if all you earn is $30k/year.
You're welcome to post the calculus for your area. It is overly simple, but the point is correct. The economics are atrocious.