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| *Steven* |
 Jul 24 2007, 08:37 AM
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It's being raised, I think it's a dumb idea. What are your thoughts on the matter?
The minimum wage in Texas is 5.15$/hr. They're raising it to 7.25$/hr over the next 3 summers. I think that's kind of, unnecessary. For one, the majority of people making minimum wage are young high-school students etc. They don't stay making this wage for very long, and it's typically a starter job in which they make this money. By raising the minimum wage, no one (imo) benefits. The prices of goods go up because the employers are having to pay their employees more money and don't want to lose profit. Because of this, every day goods prices have gone up and people who don't benefit from the wage increase have to pay a larger sum of their salary/paycheck towards those every day goods. The people who are getting a higher wage (assuming they were working minimum) don't earn any more money in comparison to what they can buy. Sure the dollar amount is higher, but they have to spend more. |
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Jul 24 2007, 08:46 AM
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I don't think it's so dumb. but then I do...
it's good for states like California or Florida, where there are immigrants (I'm talking about the legal ones) who can't get a college education. they work hard to support their families that are in AND out of the US. it depends on the state and who's the majority working at minimum wage. I think $7.25 is overkill. $6.50 should be good enough, like you said, it'll be the others that end up paying more while their pay remains the same... |
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Aug 5 2007, 10:13 PM
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QUOTE(xchrystizzle @ Jul 24 2007, 08:46 AM)  it's good for states like California or Florida, where there are immigrants (I'm talking about the legal ones) who can't get a college education. they work hard to support their families that are in AND out of the US. it depends on the state and who's the majority working at minimum wage. Half the population is Texas is illegal immigrants.. Thats probably why its so low here. |
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Aug 5 2007, 10:20 PM
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 Quand j'étais jeune... Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 6,826 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 1,272 |
QUOTE(RAWRstephishere @ Aug 5 2007, 10:13 PM) Half the population is Texas is illegal immigrants.. Thats probably why its so low here. I think you're kidding, but I'm not sure so ignore me if you are. Employer of illegal immigrants do not need to pay them minimum wage. They can pay them a nickle an hour if they want. Our minimum wage is lower than states like California and New York is because our cost of living is lower than theirs. |
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Steven Minimum Wage Jul 24 2007, 08:37 AM
RAWRstephishere QUOTE(RAWRstephishere @ Aug 5 2007, 10:13... Aug 5 2007, 11:15 PM
Steven But even if the people making min wage get the rai... Jul 24 2007, 08:55 AM falsetigerlimbs Minimum wage in CA is already at $7.50, and e... Jul 24 2007, 09:04 AM Steven Yes I understand all of that but the point I'm... Jul 24 2007, 09:56 AM falsetigerlimbs QUOTE(Steven @ Jul 24 2007, 07:56 AM) Yes... Jul 24 2007, 11:23 AM BOOGERSHAHA i never dabble in the debate forum (and i'm ba... Jul 24 2007, 10:17 AM Steven ^Yeah, there's that. Also I didn't even m... Jul 24 2007, 10:45 AM Steven I'm saying raising the minimum wage is pointle... Jul 24 2007, 11:37 AM kimmytree I think it needed to be raised. Here in Florida it... Jul 24 2007, 01:13 PM Steven You shouldn't have to live on minimum wage. Y... Jul 24 2007, 03:14 PM Michelle Steven, you just like to make arguments that you k... Jul 24 2007, 03:20 PM Steven Well why would I make one that I'd lose ^^?
I... Jul 24 2007, 03:27 PM LadyXTor I agree, raising the minimum wage is actually hurt... Jul 24 2007, 03:34 PM Arjuna Capulong Just get a better job, ninjas. =P Jul 24 2007, 04:42 PM retaliate QUOTE(Arjuna Capulong @ Jul 24 2007, 02:4... Jul 25 2007, 04:10 PM Jeng I get minimum wage STILL and I've been working... Jul 24 2007, 07:02 PM Spirited Away First, minimum wage must adjust to the rising cost... Jul 24 2007, 07:08 PM elbaliava I think that with living expenses rising, the wage... Jul 24 2007, 07:23 PM Spirited Away QUOTE(elbaliava @ Jul 24 2007, 07:23 PM) ... Jul 24 2007, 07:31 PM NoSex Your off on a few things and you're missing a ... Jul 25 2007, 01:39 PM xxpimpjuice1227x well for California, min. wage is $7.50 and t... Jul 25 2007, 11:17 PM Steven NoSex, I'll respond further in the morning, bu... Jul 25 2007, 11:35 PM kimmytree ^ That's funny. There's just as many adult... Jul 26 2007, 06:44 PM Steven 1.7% of the total population, 25 years and over, m... Jul 26 2007, 09:55 PM Spirited Away QUOTE(Steven @ Jul 26 2007, 09:55 PM) 1.7... Jul 27 2007, 09:43 AM Tamacracker QUOTE(Steven @ Jul 24 2007, 09:37 AM) It... Jul 27 2007, 09:55 AM Steven QUOTE(Tamacracker @ Jul 27 2007, 09:55 AM... Jul 27 2007, 09:58 AM Spirited Away QUOTE(Steven @ Jul 27 2007, 09:58 AM) Yes... Jul 27 2007, 10:13 AM Steven I see I see.
I hate to be dense, but why should w... Jul 27 2007, 10:20 AM Steven I hate to be an ass about it, but I think it's... Jul 27 2007, 10:27 AM Spirited Away QUOTE(Steven @ Jul 27 2007, 10:20 AM) I s... Jul 28 2007, 04:28 PM ersatz It's hard to get a job that pays well without ... Jul 28 2007, 05:30 PM Spirited Away 'zactly. Jul 28 2007, 08:48 PM karmakiller The price of living is increasing, so the money we... Jul 28 2007, 09:04 PM Steven Fae do you live in Texas?
And I find it very hard... Aug 5 2007, 10:46 PM Spirited Away ^ haha.. okay.
Yea, Steven, I live in Houston. Aug 5 2007, 11:45 PM Steven Oo didn't know that. I live in houston too ha... Aug 5 2007, 11:49 PM Spirited Away Northwest area. Around the Beltway and 290. You? Aug 5 2007, 11:51 PM Steven Sugar Land, southwest Aug 6 2007, 12:05 AM Spirited Away Ah, you rich punk (j/k). I work in sugar land some... Aug 6 2007, 12:10 AM |
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