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I don’t have an exact number for a living wage.

But I do think a flat nationwide $15 is too simplistic. Exactly the same isn’t equal.

That goes with schooling, and not every kid is the same so the same types of teaching/testing does not make everything equal.

And it goes for the cost of living, where it is vastly different across the country.

The minimum wage is too low. $7.25 isn’t enough anywhere.

But $15 might not be the right number either. Set a number based on cost of living (10-15) and adjust it for inflation going forward.
[Post edited by WahooMatt05 at 06/10/2021 8:46PM]

(In response to this post by fishhoo)

Posted: 06/10/2021 at 8:45PM

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