The rising price of inflation has made it nearly impossible in the past to earn a living on the minimum wage. Our government agreed to raise the minimum wage presumably to lower the poverty line. However, will steady increases in the cost of living counteract the wage increase, or will we see growth to our economy and keep the homeless off the streets?I asked four people around campus this question, “Compared to the rising cost of living, do you think the minimum wage increases meet the demands of today’s needs and wants? Explain.”
RoseAnna Khalaf
“No, I don’t believe they meet the demands of today’s needs.”
Meher Sadri
“Yes, I think it meets our demands.”
DC Nguyen
“No, because everything is costing more. The pay is not enough. You need two jobs in order to get a decent place of living.”
Jonathan Hill
“Well, I feel that the minimum wage does not fit the demands of today. Things are becoming more costly with rising inflation and a weakened economy. People still live poorly with the rise.