Increase the Minimum Wage

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2021
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Well Being In the Nation Network

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Some states have a higher minimum wage. Some advocates argue that the federal minimum wage should be at least $15 per hour. This would be a living wage in the states with the highest cost of living.

Resources & Tools

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Access to Good Jobs Policy Guide
Resource - Guide/handbook
Published on 04/20/2021
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A Municipal Policy Blueprint for a More Inclusive Path to Prosperity
Resource - Guide/handbook
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Promising Policies: Multisolving for Mental Well-being and Equitable Economies
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Why the U.S. Needs a $15 Minimum Wage
Resource - Fact Sheet

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Published on 04/20/2021