It has now been 15 years since the federal minimum wage rose to $7.25 - eviltoast
  • chiliedogg@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    There was a study a few years back showing that there isn’t a county in the country where full-time minimum wage could pay for a 1br apartment and basic necessities.

    That should be the bare minimum. A full-time worker should be able to live within a reasonable proximity to their place of employment. I make 80 grand and have to drive 90 minutes to work.