in collaboration with Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity

Pay wages comparable to the cost of living

File under: income, Human and civil rights, public perception

(0 votes)

From: Jan L., Fairfield, ME

When the poor are asked how to end poverty, they instantly reply: "Give us enough money." This is true if you are working at a job paying under $10 an hour, or on disability or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Since 1349 and 1350 (no mistake in the years), the labor laws decided that workers were being paid to much. And this attitude has stuck to 2010.

We must have an economy of love, rather than one of gross profits for businesses. It's time to turn away from "whatever the market will bear," to "what is fair," a modest profit for all, and everyone paid a real, livable wage.

We need to educate the wealthy.

Comments:

Add your own comment on this idea:

* indicates required field

First Name *

Last Name *

City

State

Postal Code *

Country

E-mail *

Phone

Make your best case in support of or opposition to this idea. Please reference personal experiences, expertise or research that helped shape your views. *

If you have a link to a Web site with facts or additional information that support or challenge this idea, share the link (URL) here:

What aspect of poverty is not getting the news media coverage it deserves?

What experience or expertise do you have with this issue, if any, that could help us report on it?