The WageDebateStudent NameSchool AffiliationDateBrief Introduction The most recent change in the wagewas in July 2009. The change occurred under thepresidency of Obama where theminimum wage rose from $6.55 to$7.25 Under the Bush administration, hestated that letting each state to maketheir own decision on minimum wagewould trigger an increase in the federalwage.History Great Depression- that lasted from 1929to 1938. As indicated by Field (2013),the US experienced worst economicdowntime especially in labour market. In June 25, 1938 Roosevelt Signed theFair Labor standards Act (FLSA). The Act banned oppressive child Labor. Maximum worksheet of 44 hours in aweek was set. In July 24 2009, FLSA established aminimum wage of $7.25 hourly. Minimum wage wasnt intended to risewith inflation.Who are Earners? In the United States, most wage earnersare in the service, agriculture and salesoccupations. The minimum wage for each industry isset at not less than $7.25 hourly. The lower paid jobs in America is foodservices. Research by Gitterman (2013)established that 42% of workingpopulation in the U.S (millions ofAmerican) are minimum wage earners.Reasons for MinimumWage for Society Better skilled and talented workers areemployed. Reduces poverty level which improvesthe standards of living for the citizens. Increase would help working families atthe bottom to earn substantial in ...
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