Advocates who push for increases say those who work minimum wage jobs just can't afford to keep up with the rising cost of living; many of whom are living below the poverty level. However ...
Voters in several states, including deeply red ones, chose to make significant boosts. While the federal minimum remains stuck at $7.25, 10 states now have a wage of $15 or higher and more are headed ...
Altogether, 67 localities have adopted minimum wages higher than their state's, according to EPI. Many places also raise their wage floors later in the year, so the U.S. is bound to see even more ...