The belief that Democrats want to dramatically and immediately raise the federal minimum wage is just one myth about the proposal. Critics also argue it will be a “job killer” for hard-hit small businesses, especially in lower-wage regions. One of us runs a restaurant, so we understand these concerns, but we need to get some […]
Many of us who have found fulfilling careers in the grocery industry can attest to the fact that it was one of the very first jobs we had. As a fifth-generation grocer, I found the work in my family store challenging and rewarding; it came with many life lessons that have accompanied me along my […]
Steve Rattner, an economic analyst on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, joined the show earlier this month on March 3 to discuss why a boost to minimum wage is needed as Congress debated legislation to increase the rate. The charts can be found online as well. The minimum wage differs in the U.S. across states and cities, […]
Amazon is proud to support the Raise the Wage Act, which was introduced in January by Senators Bernie Sanders and Patty Murray and Representative Bobby Scott. This bill would incrementally increase the federal minimum wage, which has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009, to $15 an hour by 2025. By increasing hourly wages for 32 […]
What is the cost of not vaccinating everyone? My colleagues and I sought to find out what the total hit to the global economy of uneven vaccination distribution might be. To do so, we analyzed 35 industries – such as services and manufacturing – in 65 countries and examined how they were all linked economically in 2019, before […]
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Debate Over Raising the Federal Minimum Wage
/in Minimum Wage /by Gloria Story DittusAn important debate in Congress that has taken place this year has been the debate over raising the federal minimum wage. As Congress finalized the most recent stimulus package, Members of Congress also considered raising the minimum wage from the current rate of $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour by 2025 to aid our […]