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In reply to the discussion: Minimum wage should be $21.72 per hour. [View all]Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)28. 1952's prices called; they miss you n/t
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GOP And American Business Does Not Think Workers Are Worth $20 An Hour
TheMastersNemesis
Feb 2013
#2
We can fix the upper limit through a well written inheritance tax. Unfortunately,
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#51
You already do. That's how much a burger costs in West L.A., if you're not in McDonalds. nt
SunSeeker
Feb 2013
#11
but, but, but...... the far-right says if we do this it will lead to mass inflation
davidn3600
Feb 2013
#18
The average worker today is also expected to do the work of three people...
Spitfire of ATJ
Feb 2013
#19
Sounds about right. If we don't seriously reassess what it means to work and a
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#22
It should but I think many would be surprised at where the rate would land you
TheKentuckian
Feb 2013
#37
Sure, raise it, but the minimum wage is so 20th century. It's time to start talking basic income.
reformist2
Feb 2013
#41
I'd give up some of it, and accept, say $14/hr in exchange for a four-day workweek...
Blue_Tires
Feb 2013
#43
Assuming an 8 hour day, that's a gross annual of $23K, take home maybe $17.5K.
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#50
Reducing the number of hours considered full-time is important to moving
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#60
Huh? Wouldn't more money in peoples pockets mean more goods sold meaning lower prices
JaneyVee
Feb 2013
#53