Essay Problem: Low Wage
In two pages (not including cover or reference pages), write an Essay that addresses your views on low wage workers need for a $15.00 minimum wage in the US, including making an argument for or against the $15.00 minimum wage..
As you think about your argument for or against the $15.00 minimum wage, consider some of the following questions:
a) What is a living wage? How much is it today? Is it really a living wage?
b) Why do you think caused the pay gap between men and women and how can we close the gap?
c) What are some of the challenges associated with organizing for increasing minimum wage to $15.00 an hour? Are some of the challenges specific to any low wage groups (i.e., women, young adults, elderly, or people disability, etc.) or industries (i.e., retail, restaurant, or domestic workers, etc.).
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.