Implement a Living Wage Based on Geographic Wage Standards

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2021
Published Date
04/16/2021
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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.

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Published on 04/20/2021