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Most Americans support a $20 minimum wage. It has been $7.25 since 2009. (lemmy.world)
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[–] taiphlosion@lemmygrad.ml 24 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Remember when we were arguing about $15 like ten years ago? $20 ain't really enough now tbh

[–] 201dberg@lemmygrad.ml 8 points 2 years ago

It should be close to $30

[–] Smallletter@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I feel lucky to be making 20 an hour but it is NOT enough, especially having kids.

[–] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

When rent has risen to the size of one whole paycheck at least…20 is not that much today