Get Ready for Even Higher Food Prices as Minimum Wage Increases in 26 States
Over the weekend, emotion overruled seriousness as the “minimum wage” increased in 26 states.
The failed state of California naturally offers the highest statewide minimum wage at $15 per hour. Some large locations, such as New York City, also have a $15 minimum wage.
Portland’s minimum wage increased to nearly $20 per hour during the COVID pandemic, resulting in increased food prices.
#Portland‘s #minimumwage just went up. Let’s see how much the price of a burger soared pic.twitter.com/N2xtOSTslK
— Ronbo (@ElRonbo) January 2, 2022
Nearby in similarly left-wing Seattle, businesses with over 500 employees are mandated to pay nearly $17 per hour. Employers with fewer than 500 employees must pay $15.75.
This very high minimum wage hurts everyone, as employers reduce hours or lay off employees. Learning nothing, Democrats just forced Washington state’s overall minimum wage to $14.49. – READ MORE
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