Re:Minimum wage workers cannot afford rent in any U.S. state
by einpoklum on Thursday July 16, 2020 @07:20PM
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> Is minimum wage workers affording an average 1-2 bedroom apartment with no other householders a goal we have set?
Well, it's one of three possible goals:
1. Any worker can afford a roof over his/her head with their wage.
2. Universal public housing.
3. Millions of homeless people.
I actually think (2.) is just as important as (1.), but the US isn't very keen on economic activity for public benefit. Then again, it often seems like it's leaning towards (3.) ...
Well, it's one of three possible goals:
1. Any worker can afford a roof over his/her head with their wage.
2. Universal public housing.
3. Millions of homeless people.
I actually think (2.) is just as important as (1.), but the US isn't very keen on economic activity for public benefit. Then again, it often seems like it's leaning towards (3.) ...