Implement a Living Wage Based on Geographic Wage Standards

Copyright

2021

Published Date

04/16/2021

Published By

Well Being In the Nation Network

A living wage would set the minimum wage to include basic needs for living in a certain place. This would allow workers to afford basic expenses such as rent and healthcare. The federal minimum wage has not increased in more than ten years. This means it is not consistent with the current cost of living in every state.