The federal minimum wage is the lowest wage at which employers may pay their employees. Since July 24, 2009 the U.S. federal minimum wage has been set at $7.25 per hour. In 2014 President Obama proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10 and tying it to an inflation index. The federal minimum wage applies to all federal employees including those who work on military bases, national parks and veterans working in nursing homes.
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@98QXSJ92yrs2Y
there should be not minimum wage, businesses should be able to choose
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
We literally had this for all of US history and it simply was not helpful at all for society...that's why we made a minimum wage in the first place.
@9DXJJ2J2yrs2Y
This is more a state and regional issue. A fed minimum wage should be minimal. States can factor rates that are more in accord with their cost of living
@94WXJYF3yrs3Y
No, states should handle the minimum wage
@B554DHX2mos2MO
most places you could work at don't even charge minimum wage, I would think most places pay $11-$15 an hour when you start working there and that would be like a fast food restaurant, minimum wage should be raised but if you are already working for minimum wage you should find a different job.
@B4TZC9V3mos3MO
No, the prices of housing and other basic necessities should match a living wage as it did in the 1950's and 60's.
@B48CB4Y3mos3MO
what needs to be done is a steady rate from income to expenses, the rate one grows, the other needs to as well.
@B3PR9GN4mos4MO
Yes, but other factors should be considered (like tips, health insurance, leadership/internship opportunities)
@B3LVY6Q4mos4MO
We should receive everything we need to be able to live independently since we don’t community live or thrive.
@B2D5N2X6mos6MO
Increase the minimum wage and mandate that large corporations cannot increase prices to adjust for the raise, but rather divide incomes more equitably amongst all employees.
@9ZZNKHL7mos7MO
No, but address inflation head-on to decrease the cost of products, services, and more to better match the current economic state
@9WZDD9J8mos8MO
Yes, and make sure that any job from companies that aren't entry-level jobs(Cashier, fast food worker, etc.) are living wage and adjust it every year according to inflation.
@9WYCYZT8mos8MO
Yes and no,… minimum wage should be adjusted by experience, education, location, and number of dependents. Employers should then be required to hire based on requirements of the job first. There should be a rubric, but we also need to be fair to both the employer, the employee, the utility companies and landlords. There has to be a middle ground somewhere.
@9WDLQBH9mos9MO
yeah people deserve more money for the work they put in and they helping the world these rappers shouldnt even be gettin paid this muc
@9WBKBFL9mos9MO
Make minimum wage geographically variable according to cost of living and dynamic in relation inflation.
@9VNJXG69mos9MO
Maybe, but, if you raise the MW then inflation will just make everything also go up so there's no point but maybe.
keep it the same because raising the minimum wage will raise prices of stuff at that store and eventually raise taxes
@9TC7N4F10mos10MO
No, it’s pretty high now, but continue to adjust the minimum wage to adequately support economic inflation and reduction.
@9SLTTLVAmerican Solidarity11mos11MO
The Federal Reserve needs to stop printing needless money and accept that it bankrupted itself years ago. The value on our dollar is ever-decreasing, no matter if the minimum wage is increased or not. Inflation exists because too much money was printed with not enough gold to back it.
@9RNQS4Y11mos11MO
Minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group and/or disability or lack of ability to work in higher paying environments based on the individuals physical and mental health
@9QW85WX12mos12MO
Companies should be required to pay their employees based on record profits. A base wage should be required.
@9MFKD9P1yr1Y
I don't understand the long-term effects of changing the federal minimum wage but if they don't end up increasing the overall prices of everything, then raise it.
@9M7D4GL1yr1Y
Yes and start putting maxes on products, because every time they raise the minimum wage, they also raise prices.
@9M3Q92X1yr1Y
Raise my pay. I've been working in the shop and the farm for so pooping long for only $8.00 an hour.
@9LXRYKVConstitution1yr1Y
no, I would say we could try and reset wages by having all money funds or even getting rid of almost all funds making a dollar worth thousands more than how it is today.
@9LQJHGS1yr1Y
to a certain extent yes, but they should focus more on regulating inflation back to a normal state rather than focusing on the minimum wage
@9L4BZV91yr1Y
No, the minimum wage should be set by each state according to cost of living and geographic localities.
@9KWXGN41yr1Y
No, there should be a regional minimum wage based on the cost of living in each region, and it should reflect a comfortable living wage for everyone. Someone in a large city has a different cost of living than someone in a rural area. States also have differing costs of living between them.
@9K25T6P1yr1Y
Minimum wages should be raised for persons who have worked at least two years for a company and are at least 21 years of age.
@9GRQDY22yrs2Y
Yes, and keep increasing it so people can live off of it but also go by the business so they don’t go under.
@9G2QFXCRepublican2yrs2Y
Most minimum wage jobs are meant for experience and not support, we should reduce inflation, and adjust by wage group
@9F9VQYYRepublican2yrs2Y
No, the minimum wage should be adjusted by states because they are able to better determine what minimum wage can buy in their respective states
@9F8VS56 2yrs2Y
Minimum wage should be based off the type of job you do.
@G-Money2yrs2Y
No, the federal minimum wage should be abolished
@9D3Z7FP2yrs2Y
No, It should be decided at the local level
@97FV8GR3yrs3Y
No, instead put a cap on the maximum wage
@9BP5FJB2yrs2Y
I think we need to lower it so people can have industrial revolution factory wages and hours, and so kids won't be lazy they will have a job.
@9B934DS2yrs2Y
I think minimum wage should change gradually based on inflation. The cost of living has increased. Families are living in poverty and living paycheck to paycheck. Even workers with experience are getting paid less than they deserve. (Parts from another user too)
@9B2KNCY2yrs2Y
Yes and adjust it every year according to inflation and no because it will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle
@5GHSCDSIndependent2yrs2Y
No, minimum wage prices out workers and exacerbates automation. Implement UBI instead.
@96X6884Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes because you never know what someone is going through so what if they really need the money they should raise it at least a little bit so people that need help should get the help
@96MXLWQ3yrs3Y
Yes, make it a living wage and also adjusting it every year matching inflation rate.
@96L88YYConstitution3yrs3Y
it should be raised with the inflation rate
@96L5N7V3yrs3Y
@96GM6CC3yrs3Y
depends what job is at hand
@96F7JW73yrs3Y
@96DQ58V3yrs3Y
No because raising minimum wage increases the cost of the labor which increases the cost of products/services
@96D26FK3yrs3Y
I think the amount is good where its at
@96CRTVF3yrs3Y
No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle. Instead, mandate a minimum number of hours worked in any given clock in/clock out cycle to prevent workers getting screwed over by split shifts.
@966VQMF3yrs3Y
I won't say, I feel it is not my call even if it's just my opinion. I don't feel comfortable saying.
@965L9SH3yrs3Y
Yes of course since inflation is hounding the ones working at Mcdonalds
@963MKHY3yrs3Y
yes in no according to the areas need price range the wage should depend on that
@95HLRDV3yrs3Y
I believe minimum wage should be set at the state level so it can be more appropriate for that area.
No, I think that the cost of other things should be lowered because of the fact that the ¨Inflation"of this year isn´t inflation its corporate greed.
@94GNPZK3yrs3Y
Only enough for a living wage and adjusted every year for inflation
@94DTY263yrs3Y
if min wage jobs are for experiance what is the point of an intern ship
@94DMF85Republican3yrs3Y
I think it should depend on the labor you are doing
@947M8W23yrs3Y
Tie lowest paid to highest paid by percentage. Highest paid worker should earn no more than 2000% more than lowest paid worker.
@945PP5X3yrs3Y
Yes, but overtime. Not all at once
@93PJYW23yrs3Y
No but incentivize companies to do it
@93G8RJ73yrs3Y
Base minimum wage on the cost of living in each state
@937HWN5Republican3yrs3Y
Make it relative to the workers area
@936YHSCRepublican3yrs3Y
Minimum wages should match what is needed to live in their area
@936HT933yrs3Y
Yes, and instate universal basic income
@93242VC3yrs3Y
Yes, it should be adjusted yearly according to inflation and be a living wage
@92YYW9PRepublican3yrs3Y
I feel like people who work really hard deserve a raise but not people who don't do anything and get rewarded for it.
@92WZF7X3yrs3Y
I think it should be judged on the type of work and worker they are.
@92WPHL23yrs3Y
No, state governments should control minimum wage to fit with the needs of their state.
it would have to depend on why there working
@92T7GN53yrs3Y
No because it will only raise the cost of living. minimum wage is minimum for a reason you should not be able to live off of it.
@92RH9P73yrs3Y
It all depends. Yes, some people are trying to make a living off minimum wage and others are just high school students trying to make some money. But honestly, I think it should all just be on how highly ranked you are at your job, what the job is, and your experience.
@92MXZTG3yrs3Y
No, but eliminate tip credits and other loopholes for servers and other tipped workers.
@92K6W223yrs3Y
Where we don't make inflation get worse
@92F8JRW3yrs3Y
It really depends on how much a business can afford and how much the worker needs/wants. Everyone thinks differently on that.
@92BDZ9H3yrs3Y
no, unions do a better job at getting fair wages.
@92B4ZFB3yrs3Y
No, If people want to make more money they should just get a better job, minimum wage is not a high paying job for a reason
@92726KH3yrs3Y
Yes, make it a living wage and adjust it based on inflation
@924VYXT3yrs3Y
no, wages should be decided by individual labor unions to fairly represent the worker
@924FKYP3yrs3Y
Change when the economy changes.
@923Y3CW3yrs3Y
It should depend from age and inflation if your 16 you only need like 13 a hour but if you are older something like 20-25 an hour might be better
@923X55Z3yrs3Y
No, that could lead to having to shut down a lot of businesses
@8ZPXX7J3yrs3Y
No, because minimum wage increase doesn't affect the targeted population but instead teenagers.
No, the minimum wage should depend on what state you live in
@8ZHD342Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, the minimum wage should be an issue dealt with on a state or district level, as the cost of living varies widely across the country.
@8ZGHVY63yrs3Y
No, the Minimum wage should be different from state to state.
@8ZFZH823yrs3Y
Yes it should be adjusted each year beaded on the inflation also it should be based on age groups too.
@8ZDTMBC3yrs3Y
The minimum wage should move along with inflation another cost-of-living adjustments
@8Z2N6Y73yrs3Y
no, just needs to be raised with inflation
@8YYG6HF3yrs3Y
Depending on the companies success I believe it should vary
@8YTCH8S3yrs3Y
I think minimum wage should fluctuate to account for statistics
@8YR79CX3yrs3Y
Let see what happens if daycare was provided for all working families. Minimum wage would Need to be raised.
@8YG4YP33yrs3Y
Sure, but only to like $10-$12 an hour
@8YDZ69R3yrs3Y
Depending on the area minimum wage should be changed
@8YDJ4MR3yrs3Y
Yes but not for the rich.
@8Y9FCCYIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, The minimum wage should be set by the state government
@8Y7YBVQ3yrs3Y
Only if it doesn't raise the prices of everything else and limits job accessibility.
@bigmackay984yrs4Y
Yes because people should be making 50 dollars an hour at least. But also No because it diminishes bargaining power from unions in other Democracies across the world.
@8Y2W3P74yrs4Y
Yes, require major companies to pay their employees more and prevent them from raising the price of certain goods. Like milk, fruits, veggies, and other essential products to health.
@8XZJJDT4yrs4Y
yes and it should be adjusted based on how a worker works
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