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Opponents of raising the minimum wage say workers earn low wages because they don’t have enough education. In reality, nearly half of the Minnesotans who will benefit from a higher minimum wage have at least some college education.
Opponents often say a higher minimum wage is only important to low wage workers, but in reality it is fundamental to maintaining our quality of life.
It’s a widely held myth that most minimum wage workers are teenagers who don’t depend on the income. In reality, 81% of the Minnesotans who will benefit from a higher wage are 20 or older.
Opponents of a higher minimum wage say it could hurt Minnesota’s economy, but research proves otherwise. Raising the wage would boost economic growth and reduce dependence on public assistance.
Despite the widespread notion that raising the minimum wage leads to fewer jobs, the research proves otherwise. Studies show little or no evidence of job loss even in border areas.
Educator Lynn Harper has seen the toll that a low minimum wage takes on families dependent on low wage jobs. The current level of the minimum wages forces even youngsters to work to help support their families.
Many arguments are being made about whether or not to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage. In a series of videos, Workday Minnesota is examining some of the myths and realities about the minimum wage.
Many arguments are being made about whether or not to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage. In a series of videos, Workday Minnesota is examining some of the myths and realities about the minimum wage. This video features Barb Johnson, a small business owner in Winthrop.
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