workers make minimum wage right now. Not sure of your source, but so stipulated. But the National Employment Law Project says 42% of workers make less than $15 per hour. See link. So if $15 is really the minimum true living wage, then the 1% figure is pretty misleading. Maybe people under age 18 and temporary workers - say those employed for 120 days or less - could be subject to a lower minimum to address the concern you raise about a minimum of $15.