• Psythik@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    $18-23/hr is still too little to afford rent in all 50 states. Buying a house is not even an option.

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        2 months ago

        Yes but more importantly we need minimum wage to keep up with the cost of living beyond just housing. Minimum wage should be closer to $30/hr.

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          2 months ago

          Houses need to have a fixed increase so they stop being quick investments. Owners should be penalized for renting and flipping. While I agree people need to be able to afford to live, the cost of living will always go up, and the struggle to pass minimum wage laws will always be a problem.