The Big Picture: Fight for $15 with Robert Reich
submitted by Inequalitymedia
on 06/09/15
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*Part of "The Big Picture: 10 Ideas To Save The Economy" by former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and MoveOn.org. Right now, there are adult breadwinners who work full-time, or more than full-time, and still live in poverty. If the minimum wage in 1968 had simply kept up with inflation, it would be more than $10 today. If it also kept up with the added productivity of American workers since then, it would be more than $21 an hour. A decent society ensures that all workers get a decent wage. It's the least we can do. And a $15 wage is the place to start.
