An Alternative to Increasing Minimum Wage
I have never liked labels, but when someone once asked me what my political views were specifically, I stated,"If something hasn't worked to solve a problem, new solutions need to be found." For that statement I was labeled a "Progressive." There are a lot of people who convey a negative connotation to the label of being progressive, but those of us who agree we need to find solutions to solve the underlying problems, not the symptoms, are just exercising our common sense in working on collaborative ways to find solutions to benefit the many and not just the 1%. So, here is my proposal in lieu of raising the minimum wage, because unless it is increased to $15.00 an hour, people will still be living in poverty if there are no new jobs created outside of the retail and dining industry. I already know many small businesses paying considerably more than the hourly minimum wage because they know what is best for business. Paying employees a livable wage allows e...