FACTS ABOUT MINIMUM WAGE

The living wage is $7.25. It hasn't been raised since July 2009. No, it isn't enough to meet the requirement of the living cost. 3.3 million Americans work for the hourly rate in 2013 or below federal minimum wage of $7.25.  If you work for 40 hours you shouldn't be living on the poverty line. 50.4% age 16-24 make minimum wage. The city in the name of Emeryville has the highest minimum wage that is $15.20 and it is located in California. Many minimum wagers can't provide food at groceries store so they have to live by food stamps. Food stamps only provided if you are having a hard time providing food for your family with a low paying job. Not all the minimum wagers live on poverty. 85% of the people who live in the minimum wage are families. 25% are single or married with kids. 42% are living with family members. 18% are second income workers.