One argument frequently made against higher wages for fast-food workers is that the industry is dominated by teenagers and workers with less than a high school degree, thus justifying their low wages. But 40% are age 25+ with a federal minimum wage that equals around $15k/year for full time work often without benefits.
One argument frequently made against higher wages for fast-food workers is that the industry is dominated by teenagers and workers with less than a high school degree, thus justifying their low wages. But 40% are age 25+ with a federal minimum wage that equals around $15k/year for full time work often without benefits.