Whether minimum wage should be state or federally mandated is the question that state representatives all across the nation are questioning. The minimum wage law changes by each job, every state, and people who get the short end of the stick are wondering 'why?' There is no doubt that minimum wage should be the same for all citizens. All employees should be treated and paid the same depending on the department and their position. It is extremely unethical that ordinary people obtain a larger salary than those who have more experience. Minimum wage should be the same for every person that start a new job. As a legal adult in today's society, I recognize how the nation financially struggles on a day to day to basis which leads me to believe that minimum wage should be raised and nationalized. Each person in the world should be treated the same way and stop being judged for how they look. For example: when potential employees wear ripped clothes and do not look professional, they do not want to hire him or her because they believe they cannot work. “The economics is straightforward:Employers are not willing to pay people more than what they are worth to the company”(Armstrong). If the economy in today's world states you are worth five dollars, then that is what they will pay you, which is less than minimum wage. The economy is saying that people need to prove that they are worth more money if they need it because said person will not start off with more than seven twenty five dollars an hour. The economy is who to blame for the downfalls of the financial faults in the world. in todays society the economy is unbalanced and unfair with money. The employers needs to realize that the people are suffering and need to step in and take a... ... middle of paper ... ... in minimum wage overview a percentage of people that get hired are paid more than minimum wage“Most employees are paid more than the basic minimum wage. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2011 94.8 percent of employees who were paid by the hour were paid an hourly wage that was greater than the Federal minimum wage$7.25.” (Congressional Digest). Which does not prove why are they asking for more money if they already started off with more than minimum wage which put them ahead for a better raise. If you were getting paid more than minimum-wage why you asking for more money if every six months you get a ten cent or $.20 raise why do you need more if started out with more than minimum wage. This study shows that people need to realize that you make more than minimum wage and believe they need more money but they don't realize that they could save
Should the minimum wage increase? Well, raising minimum wage both has the pros and cons. Still the fact that increasing the minimum wage nationwide would increase millions of workers’ earnings is deniable. I suppose that’s why some people advocates raising the minimum wage will grow the economy for everyone. In 2014, the president of the United States, Obama, called the current Congress to raise the national minimum wage, which proves that Obama is actually supports raising the minimum wage. ‘February 2014 Congressional Budget Office Report The Effects of a Minimum-Wage Increase on Employment and Family Income is the latest attempt to do so, in this response to Members of Congress with respect to an increase in the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per
Obviously minimum wage has increased significantly since 1968 where it was at $1.60 but, how much has it really increased in connection with inflation and rising prices of things such as food, gas, land and etc? That is what's really lost in the whole conversation of increasing minimum wage to give people more money doesn't necessarily mean you can buy more. Senator Tom Harkin made a great statement regarding inflation senator Harkin said "today, tens of millions of hardworking Americans who are earning at or near the minimum wage can’t even aspire to live a middle-class life or achieve the American Dream. Instead, they are falling further and further behind" (Harkin). This is because of inflation, although minimum wage has increased from $1.60 in 1968 to $ 7.25 in 2013 we actually have less buying power. What that means is that $1.60 in 1968 would get us more food than $7.25 would in 2013. People are tricked into thinking that small incremental increases are good because we are making more, guess what we're actually making less. If we kept that $1.60 wage today and indexed it to account for inflation minimum wage should be at $10.56 in 2013.
Over the years the cost of living has been on the rise. Therefore, it is only right for minimum wage to increase as the cost of living increases. Many states and even some individual cities have taken the first steps toward raising the minimum wage. States like Washington and cities like San Francisco have already raised their minimum wage above the federal minimum wage. This is a very good start as it is becoming harder and harder for Americans to start and take care of their families. We need more states and cities to follow their lead some more Americans can feel more financially stable. This will make a better America for us all.
My argument for implementing the policy of factoring price differences from state to state when setting minimum wages is that it benefits a wide net of people. Factoring price differences from state to state when setting minimum wages can help change our economy and provide fairness in society in many ways. One way is by making minimum wage more efficient and compatible with the buying power of the state. It also takes into account each individual state 's prices and not just one nations prices on products. This gives a more in-depth view into what the minimum wage should be for each state. This policy 's impact on the economy and on justice grounds is that it gives every state and their workers, a fair chance to make a living and the ability to afford the products that come into the state.
All around there are people who argue about minimum wage. There are people who argue that the rate per hour should be raised. There are also people who argue that the rate per hour should be lowered. There are also people who argue the rate per hour is fine how it is and that it should stay the same. Should the rate really be raised, or should it instead be lowered? Why should the rate be raised, or why should it be lowered? What will happen if we lower the rate of minimum wage or what will happen if we raise the rate of minimum wage? What are minimum wage jobs anyway, or what is minimum wage? Minimum wage is the lowest amount of money per hour that an employer can pay their employees. In the United States, the federal rate of minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Since this specific rate was set for every state in the United States, several of the states have raised their rate of minimum wage. Ohio is one of those several states to have changed their rate of minimum wage. At the moment, in the year 2015, the rate of minimum wage is $8.10 an hour. If the rate in Ohio is already above federal rate, why should it need to be changed anymore? The rate of minimum wage should not be raised; it should instead stay at the same rate. These jobs are not professional jobs, they are only starter jobs, if the rate of minimum wage is raised it will hurt people while trying to help others, also if the rate is raised above $8.10 an hour the surrounding states will be affected.
Many people can think back and remember what it was like to put in an application for that first job and be presented with a position. Taking that position represents adulthood and is a very exciting time for a young person. All first jobs usually start with a minimum wage. Minimum wage is the minimum an employer has to pay an unskilled worker based on the regulations set forth by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that was originally established in 1938. As people think back about their first jobs they can also remember what the minimum wage was when they took that position. Minimum wage is only increased based on the cost of living from the prior year. If the previous year shows an increase then the minimum wage will increase in the coming new year. Sinegal (2009) stated "The increase in the minimum wage is long overdue. Paying your employees well is not only the right thing to do but it makes for good business". Based on the cost of living we show for the year of 2009 minimum wage will not increase for 2010. Minimum wage is currently at $7.25 per hour. Most people who start at this rate are young people who are in high school or college and are working a few hours to help pay for school. After they graduate they can apply for better jobs and move on. People who live in areas without growth, single mothers trying to raise their children, and uneducated people are working more than one minimum wage job to make enough money to pay their financial obligations. While the cost of living did not increase, minimum wage is low because no increase is planned for 2010 a...
Currently, in the United States, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 for the past six years; however, in 1938 when it first became a law, it was only $0.25. In the United States the federal minimum wage has been raised 22 times since 1938 by a significant amount due to changes in the economy. Minimum wage was created to help America in poverty and consumer power purchasing, but studies have shown that minimum wage increases do not reduce poverty. By increasing the minimum wage, it “will lift some families out of poverty, while other low-skilled workers may lose their jobs, which reduces their income and drops their families into poverty” (Wilson 4). When increasing minimum wage low-skilled, workers living in poor families,
Minimum wage has been around for ages. Minimum wage employment was a temporary condition for people earning little payment until they moved on to a better paying job. These jobs helped build résumés, experiences, and skills for a better career. It has become the easiest way for people to receive easy pay. As years went on that idea began to demolish into a job that many families can get to survive and pay for their expenses. There have been many arguments going on, "Should minimum wage be raised or should it be lowered or eliminated altogether?" This action has its pros and cons. It can benefit many families as living cost has gone up, price for education is rising, and college students are in huge debts. It may increase poverty, but those
The people, who are for raising the minimum wage, are people who think that the reason for poverty is because of the minimum wage not being high enough. The first standard minimum wage is formed under the "Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the nationwide minimum wage was designed to lift millions of American workers out of poverty and to stimulate the economy"(Wittner). Today the people that are in favor of raising minimum wage believe that there should be another "Fair Labor Standards Act" to raise the national minimum wage to ten dollars and seventy-fo...
The laws generally support employer dress code and appearance policies, while employers try to be flexible by having employees to present themselves in a way that is consistent with the employer's image (Gross). As long as they do not discriminate on race, color, religion, age, nationality or gender, employers a...
Today the federal minimum wage is $5.15, but should be about $8.50 if Congress had adjusted it for inflation over the past 35 years. While $5.15 may not seen that bad, when factoring in such variables as sky rocketing gas prices, budgets can get pretty tight. David Shepard, a sophomore at Wayne State University, worked at a Meijer Retail and Grocery Superstore for over two years while in high school. At the time Shepard lived with his parents and didn’t have to worry about paying rent or buying groceries, all that he had to pay for was filling up his gas tank and paying for his car insurance. Shepard recalled, “It was all I could do to pay for the basics like gas and bill’s, I barely had any money to have fun on the weekends”. This is only an example of a high school student that can nearly slip by on minimum wage with only a few expenses. There are 1.8 million people in America with children under the age of 18 that would benefit from an increase in minimum wage (Minimum).
The minimum wage being too low has been a public issue in America for generations. Basically, the debate includes two different opinions. Firstly, people who want to raise the minimum wage, and second, people who would rather is stay the same. The overwhelming majority of liberals are on the side that favors a raise. Additionally, a somewhat smaller proportion of conservatives favor the change as well, but for different reasons. The liberal opinion on raising the minimum wage is based on the idea that putting more money in the people’s pockets, will stimulate the economy, and decrease poverty. The problem that conservatives and liberals alike have with this, is that a few direct consequences are proven to apply when raising wages. Some proposed consequences include unemployment, inflation, and unfairness to higher educated people. Another main point is that raising the minimum wage is thought to helps small business by increasing worker satisfaction. This issue of minimum wage has become increasingly popular and important in current times, as president Obama has proposed the idea of raising the minimum wage of contract workers to 10.10$ per hour (about a 30% increase from the current 7.25$ per hour minimum wage). A large number of people consider this wage hike unnecessary due to the fact that today’s value of minimum is higher than it has ever been since the 80’s, and because the wage hike comes at too high of a cost. All things considered, the issue of raising minimum wage is not a battle of political parties and their agendas, its really a debate between everyone.
The minimum wage changes every decade or so. Back in 1938, the minimum wage for workers was 38 cents an hour. That is way less than it is today! But, due to inflation, this may have been not as bad as we think. Now, only 29 years later, the minimum wage in 1967 is $1.40 an hour. Some careers today can give up to $40 an hour to their employees! There has always been some controversy over minimum wage because everyone has different values and needs. For example, some people have a disability that limits the kind of work that they can do and that the disability also may cost them money. Therefore, they may be at a disadvantage versus people who make more money. I also think there should be a raise for people with disabilities for that
What is minimum wage? Well for those who aren’t certain minimum wage is the lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement. Many individuals in our world today including myself are victims of these minimum wage jobs. I understand and know what it is like to work and feel as if you still can’t manage to keep within the means. Although have you ever wondered would it be like if minimum wage was raised? Can the people being paid minimum wage say they are actually being paid what they’re worth at their job? Most likely many individuals would say yes to actually getting paid more money at work. If a change was actually to be made in minimum wage there would be so many human beings that would benefit from this. For example, a raise in our minimum wage would really affect many families that struggle to survive day by day and our economy would also be affected in a big way.
On the 1st of April 1999, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) was introduced in the UK at a rate of £3.60 per hour for workers aged 21 and older, and at a rate of £3.00 for workers aged 18-21. Since then, it has grown steadily to reach a rate of £6.31 per hour today. The NMW is “the minimum pay per hour that almost all workers are entitled to by law” (www.gov.uk). In 1999, 1.9 million people were paid less than £3.60, sometimes even below the Living Wage due to the dismantling of unions by the Thatcher government. The idea of a minimum wage then came up, supported by the Labour Party, in order to reduce the increasing poverty and to prevent low wages workers from being exploited by their employers. The Conservative Party, supported by employers, was strongly opposed to this project, arguing that a minimum wage will damage the economy and create poverty due to higher unemployment levels. So, how does the NMW really affect poverty and employment in the UK?