A coalition of workers and union members in Washington state are proposing that the state incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning in 2017 to $13.50 per hour.
A nation-wide study examined the purchasing power of a minimum wage.They found that because of high cost of living, a $7 hourly wage in Philadelphia and Connecticut is really only worth about $6 anywhere else. You won't believe what they say about Eastern Washington!
The Washington Legislature is close to passing a minimum wage increase. It would go up to $10 an hour in 2016 and rise to $12 in phases over 4 years. The idea is to give every person who works hard and does a good job a living wage. I'm not sure I agree, but I feel self-conscious talking about it. I'll share my thoughts if you share yours.