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Tag Archives: minimum wage
Still Fighting Over The Minimum Wage
A month into the Biden presidency, and already there has been a substantial amount of work done to reverse many of the worst executive orders and appointments by the Trump administration. Thanks to a narrow Democratic lead in both the … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Politics, Rant, Social Justice
Tagged $15 an hour, COVID-19, Democrats, economics, fight for 15, Joe Biden, minimum wage, morality
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Does Congress deserve a pay cut?
The topic of Congressional pay has been a rare area where the American left and right often agrees. Both the House and the Senate “enjoy” some of the lowest aggregate approval ratings the American government has seen in decades. Even unsuccessful (or perceived … Continue reading
Posted in Governance, Humor, Politics
Tagged 1 percent, campaign finance, compensation, Congress, Congressional pay, corruption, House of Representatives, minimum wage, money, quid pro quo, salary, Senate, wages, wealth
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Who deserves $15 per hour?
“Okay, rant – For those fast food employees striking for $15 an hour, let’s do some math. At $15 an hour Johnny Fry-Boy would make $31,200 annually. An E1 (Private) in the military makes $18,378. An E5 (Sergeant) with 8 … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Social Justice
Tagged capitalism, competition, economics, employment, living wage, minimum wage, Social Justice
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