[tis]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Tis, I think it would force many small business' to close.
I don't think people would be willing to pay the huge price increase that would be needed to sustain the wage increases that they are talking about.
Even people with no skills make far more than the minimum wage......it's almost laughable to think of putting out an ad offering $7.25
Walmart, Lowes and many supermarkets are going to self checkout anticipating the coming change.
We would be forced to pay a 14 year old with no skills, applying for a summer job washing dishes, bussing or scooping ice cream, $600 per week.
Some chains have a policy of hiring retirees and people with downs syndrome......they don't make a lot but it gives them a sense of purpose. Those, and many seasonal jobs for our kids will be going away

I totally agree with you. So many businesses struggle as it is---