I was shocked to learn that 63% of hourly wage jobs in Atlanta pay less than $10.50/hr!
A family of three cannot survive off of this low wage. This amount does not cover full cost of living for a family of three. I see why so many people are living in poverty especially with the high percentage of hourly workers making so little money. I feel that the minimum hourly rate needs to be set to an amount sufficient for a family of three. This standard minimum hourly rate should be determine by including all costs associated with current living expenses such as: rent, utilities, food, car, clothing, gas, etc. The amount also needs to be adjusted every 6 months to reflect any inflation. The United States Government needs to do allot more to remove people from living at or below the poverty line and help people become more self sufficient without having to apply for Government Assistance.
I agree that the government needs to take action. Raising the minimum wage seems to be the right direction for self sufficiency. Public support is good, but it often does not help people actually become self sufficient.
ReplyDeleteI was shocked to learn about that statistic as well. I also agree that something needs to be done to the hourly minimum wage rate because this is a major factor as to why so many individuals are poor. The government does need to step up and do more.
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