Why the U.S. Needs a $15 Minimum Wage

Copyright
2021
Published By
Economic Policy Institute

This fact sheet explores the need for increasing the federal minimum hourly wage and how the Raise the Wage Act of 2021 could help provide for basic needs and address decades of pay inequity.

Resources & Tools


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Increase the Minimum Wage
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021

Data & Metrics


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Advancing Equitable Economies Policy Library
Library
Published on 04/20/2021