I have a theory. More people in traditionally rural, conservative states are opposed to a federal minimum wage boost because the cost of living is significantly lower in those states versus the more populous, urbanized, liberal states. Thus, they dont need the wage increase, and the wage increase would possibly harm more small businesses in those places, again as opposed to the more populous states where we very desperately need a wage increase because the cost of living is higher. Problem: if you allow the states to set their own minimum wage, companies will likely start to leave some places for others where they can pay employees significantly less. Thoughts?
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 19:31:02 +0000