The California legislation proposed to increase the state’s minimum wage to $9 by July 2014 and $10 by January 2016. This new bill has received both praise for helping struggling American families and criticism for potentially lowering the number of jobs. KQED’S The Lowdown explores the arguments for and against the new bill, how California’s minimum wage compares to other states and the demographics of California workers who earn less than $10.
California's Minimum Wage Comparisons
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