"We need an economy that reflects the realities of 2026, not one stuck over a decade ago," said the newly sworn-in Rep. Analilia Mejía, who helped lead the campaign to raise wages in her home state of New Jersey.
You’re missing the point where people at least deserve enough to survive, or gasp maybe even enjoy their lives a little bit.
You’re also missing the point where the minimum wage hadn’t been updated for decades and maybe was remotely reasonable back in the 1970’s but, alas, we’re not living in the 1970’s, we’re living in 2026 and $7.25 (was it?) doesn’t buy you shit now.
No I get that. Notice I didnt say just survive. I said living , so yes, able to have fun here and there.
I’m trying to make the point that among many class working folk is the reason they vote republican Instead of democrat, because democrats want to “take all their money” and " pay people $40/hr to flip burgers". Yes , they’re idiots, but there is a little truth to that as I stated.
Note I’m not one of those people. Merely trying to break the Lemmy bubble and let you see into the real world for a moment.
You’re missing the point where people at least deserve enough to survive, or gasp maybe even enjoy their lives a little bit.
You’re also missing the point where the minimum wage hadn’t been updated for decades and maybe was remotely reasonable back in the 1970’s but, alas, we’re not living in the 1970’s, we’re living in 2026 and $7.25 (was it?) doesn’t buy you shit now.
No I get that. Notice I didnt say just survive. I said living , so yes, able to have fun here and there.
I’m trying to make the point that among many class working folk is the reason they vote republican Instead of democrat, because democrats want to “take all their money” and " pay people $40/hr to flip burgers". Yes , they’re idiots, but there is a little truth to that as I stated.
Note I’m not one of those people. Merely trying to break the Lemmy bubble and let you see into the real world for a moment.