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Re: Study: The 2007 minimum wage hike cost more than 1 million jobs during the recess
Because the minimum wage is too low, thus even people who make a little more than minimum wage qualify for some sort of means tested welfare.
Also because it's probably too easy to qualify for welfare.
How do you explain that while while less than 3% of the US workforce makes the MW that 15% (or more) rely on the "safety net"?
Because the minimum wage is too low, thus even people who make a little more than minimum wage qualify for some sort of means tested welfare.
Also because it's probably too easy to qualify for welfare.