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What do you think minimum wage should be? (discuss.online)
submitted 4 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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$15? $25? $0 because the children yearn for the mines?

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 4 days ago

Setting it to any single number is pointless, it will inevitably stagnate and fall behind inflation, leaving us in the exact same position.

The first thing we need to do is redefine a livable wage to being able to afford shelter, food, and utilities. Then, we can tie the minimum wage to the current livable wage, which will continue to rise in future alongside inflation.