Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
Originally posted by: bGIveNs33
You definately DON'T want a raise in minimum wage. That is straight out of socialism.
Well, it's not just that. Oregon's minimum wage would go up according to the cost of living in major cities. That's how it's worded. Not Oregon's major cities, just "major cities." That means Oregon's minimum wage will go up because of a raise in the cost of living in Los Angeles or New York. Or Denver. Or Seattle. Or Boston. Or Tampa. Or Atlanta.
Get it?
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Stupid Oregonians that don't read. Besides, I wouldn't vote for a minimum wage anyway. That makes employers raise the price of their goods to compensate for the higher wages. Which, in turn, makes you pay more. And, unless I'm making minimum wage, all it does is raise the cost of living for ME. :|
nik
Yep, this is the stupidity of the "living wage" argument. You and others making more than minimum will take the increased cost of living to your bosses and demand raises. Most, if not all will eventually get them.
So what has increasing the minimum wage gained us? Nothing but inflation. Those making minimum are right back where they started... and we dance the dance again.
That's another thing Bag'o'bitch has promised to do in IL, raise the minimum wage. Guess what will be the first thing I, and other business owners do? RAISE OUR PRICES to cover the cost. If we can't raise the prices high enough to cover the cost and remain competitive, guess what we'll do? LAY OFF WORKERS and CUT HOURS.