It's a start...
It's not often, but occasionally the Democrats actually get their act together and do something worth while. The minimum wage in this country is disgustingly low. No single person can live on it alone. We now have them taking a stand.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A week after the GOP-led Senate rejected an increase to the minimum wage, Senate Democrats on Tuesday vowed to block pay raises for members of Congress until the minimum wage is increased.
The minimum wage is $5.15 an hour. Democrats want to raise it to $7.25. During the past nine years, as Democrats have tried unsuccessfully to increase the minimum wage, members of Congress have voted to give themselves pay raises -- technically "cost of living increases" -- totaling $31,600, or more than $15 an hour for a 40-hour week, 52 weeks a year, according to the Congressional Research Service.
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What better way to send a message to the Republicans who side with big business. If those who need it the worse can't get a pay raise, those who need it the least won't get one at all.
posted by SmallEruptions @ 7:35 AM
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My take is, if you want a better wage, educate yourself. In short, "The world needs ditch diggers too."
Regards,
cynatnite
Even ditch diggers should be able to pay the rent, make their bills, have health insurance and be able to put food on the table.
Anyone who thinks $5.15 an hour is fine, doesn't have a clue on how to live on that kind of wage in today's world. Do the math and see if you can live on it.
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