Sen. Bernie Sanders is once again calling for a higher federal minimum wage. The current rate has been $7.25 since 2009.

cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/916523

Sen. Bernie Sanders is once again calling for a higher federal minimum wage. The current rate has been $7.25 since 2009.

  • ilikenoodlez
    3·
    1 年前

    Something I don’t understand is why is a specific number tied to the minimum wage. Is there not a legitimate mathematical way to calculate “minimum wage” depending on where you live and your local economy?

    • cooopsspace@infosec.pubEnglish
      3·
      1 年前

      It’s not hard, governments index shit all the time. In Australia my university debt is indexed to the inflation rate.

      Okay, but why not set the minimum wage to a thriving wage - and then index it with inflation year on year.