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Most Americans support a $20 minimum wage. It has been $7.25 since 2009. (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Remember when we were arguing about $15 like ten years ago? $20 ain't really enough now tbh

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

It should be close to $30

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I feel lucky to be making 20 an hour but it is NOT enough, especially having kids.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

When rent has risen to the size of one whole paycheck at least…20 is not that much today