Can somebody give the history of raises in minimu wage?
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To be honest, probably not any time soon.  Those who are in position to vote for this are not poor by any means.  The increase in minimum wage wouldn't even effect the ammount of pay they get.  The only effect it will have on them is that they would have to pay more for everything.  So, if they can be rich and comfortable, who cares about the poor people like us.  That seems like their philosophy.\n\n**note**\n\nCongress gave themselves 5 raises recently that resulted in them making about $10,000 more per year.  Someone working 40 hours a week at minimum wage makes about $10,700 per year.  Government is corrupt no matter where you go.  Don't expect a raise unless it benefits the rich people.
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In San Francisco they have an ordinance so that if you work more than 2 hours a week you get $8.50 minimum wage.\n\nCheck out this link for all of the states data:\n\nhttp://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm
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I am asking for a raise that i very well deserve!!
567909
My raises are automatic, either annually or with a promotion, and they are based on a standard forumula with levels and market based standards for the job.  I like it that way!  I HATE to ask for money.\n\nI had a really bad experience in my last job, which was 10 years ago.  I felt that I was doing double what my manager, basically doing his management job for him, and was getting paid very little.  I went and asked for a raise, and was YELLED AT and belittled by the owner of the company.  He said "HC, I can tell what kind of person you are.  Always looking over your shoulder for another dollar and you'll never be satisfied that you're being paid what you're worth."  I found another job ASAP after that, where I'm happy to report that I make three and a half times what I was making when I left there.  They were taking advantage of me, and trying to make me believe they weren't.  That's abusive behavior.  \n\nIf you're in the market for a raise, good luck!!  If you think you're worth more, you're probably right.  Go for it, and if somebody tries to make you feel guilty about it -- don't wear it!!!
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Here is the Chitika earning I get from one forum:\n\n2005-12-09 5152 0 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00\n2005-12-08 5360 0 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00\n2005-12-07 5171 0 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00\n2005-12-06 4508 0 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00\n2005-12-05 5193 1 0.02% $0.19 $0.04 $0.19\n2005-12-04 4880 0 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00\n2005-12-03 4808 0 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00\n2005-12-02 4999 0 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00\n2005-12-01 5269 0 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00\n\nChitika seems to have some problem recently. I have switched to Clicksor instead.
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sounds like you are very well spoken and you have your "ducks in a row".\ni would present your case to your supervisor and ask why you are compensated signifcantly less than the people that you are training.\nare you getting compensated for training??  often times, in my experience, trainers usually received more money for training or some other type of compensation or "perk" for the extra work.\nit's very tricky because you don't want to "rock the boat", however, long term employees get the "short end of the stick" sometimes when it comes to wages b/c the employer forgets about their wages and does not perform a wage "wrap" when inflation raises wages in the entry workforce.\ni have also known management employees fight the company b/c they have dedicated many years to the company and someone with a degree comes in and in 2 years they are making the same or more than they are....after many more years of experience.\nthis often leads to management turnover in companies...which i wish they would realize.\n\ni would present your case to your immediate supervisor (or who ever has influence over your salary) and inquire about the possibilty of a raise due to the wages of the newcomers and the fact that you are training them.\nbe prepared for them to tell you that obtaining a degree will help you get there....try to compromise on this.  see if they will increase your wage based on credits earned.  this way you can take one or two classes a semester and start to earn more after 1 semester.  also, get in writing exactly what you agree upon.\n\ni experienced this at the last company i worked for....a supervisor was being deterred from promotion because of his education.  first, he was told that any degree would help.  so, he got his associate's.  then, they said he'd need his bachelor's.  well, he never got anything in writing so he had to deal with the "run around" he was getting from upper management and HR.\n\ni wish you luck, but please have a back up plan in mind in case they tell you "tough luck".\nstart looking into other opportunities at other companies. perhaps, you could find a better salary somewhere else.\n\ntake care.\n\nP.S.\nkeep any negotiations to yourself.  i've seen people blab about their agreements with the company and b/c of it the company renegged or retaliated in some way.
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I saw in the News yesterday a refusal to a proposal to raise the minimum wage, which is currently 5.15 (Dollars) an hour. It is the National min. wage. Sorry to tell you this.
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$3000 a year, next they are going to take up the minimum wage. They do not think there is enough support for that to pass. Ever wonder why I don't like repukes? Last mininum wage raise was 10 years ago. Sad but true.
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in CA minimum wage is 6.75 but I think they start around $7 depending on experience.\n\nAnd they try to stay competitive with other stores.
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Asked off the bat abourt minimum wage the average joe would most definitely be in support of rasing the thing out the waaaaaaaazzzzzoooooo. When one really thinks about rasing the minimum wage in each city we realize that not everyone will directly benefit from a raise. For instance, a recent study shows that most individuals that take a minimum wage job move up in pay to a position  that is above both the state and the federal minimum wage within three months. If one was to raise the federal minimum wage I believe that it would cause an overall pay raise, thus having no affect at all because of the raise in living that would quickly follow. Although this hypothisies hasn’t been proven due to a lack of searching skills, I have found that some others will side with me on this belief. \n\nAnother issue that is along the lines of minimum wage,and is just as promonent, is a term called living wage.  Although there isn’t exactly a  set figure on what a living wage is, a general definition for some one living in Vermont  would be that minimum wage is a salary that a single individual or family can live off of with 5% left over for spending. Its clearly a serious issue. Companies see more and more young, unexperienced individuals entering their businesses, and there for it is easier for them to keep their wages a level that is very low.\n\nI believe that it is very important for one to keep in mind the type of work that is under the minimum wage blanket. Typically the individual that is being paid minimum wage is doing all of the difficult jobs. Many of the individuals that work as cashiers for example are often required to stand in one posistion for hours at a time. Although the work isnt as phsycially  demanding as general labor, many workers suffer from a wide variety of physcial aliments.\n\nSo, from the limited amount of information that Im going to bother to provide you with, one becomes rather lazy in 90’ weather, you should be able to make your own decision on where you stand on the minimum wage issue. I for one believe that we should evaluate each situation on an individual basis and go from there. What do you think?  To get back to your question the federal minimum wage is $5.75 and Vermont’s is $ 7.25
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The living wage law didn't pass (I think they were trying for $7.50, not $9.50 if I recall properly).  \n\nBut here's what I can find on the new minimum wage laws for Albuquerque next year:\n\nhttp://www.cabq.gov/planning/nbrcoord/councilmessage.html\n\nSanta Fe does have a living wage for larger employers, but I'm not sure what the numbers are...
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Every time minimum wage has been raised in the past, the prices of everything else follows.  I'm only 27, and I remember working for $4.25 an hour.  I don't think $7 is enough to live on, but I'm not sure that even raising it to that will do any good.
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There are no laws regulating promotions and such.  The only way you really could even have a chance at winning a dispute this in court is if your employer had already given you a raise, you had it on your paycheck, with a stub to prove it, and then they took it away.  They've probably got you on that though because they came back on you and told you it was on a trial basis.  It would be a "your word against theirs" thing and no one would do anything about it.  If you work for a chain like Wal-Mart or something like that, you may be able to get something done about it by contacting the main office, or your district manager.  Unfortunately, you probably will have no luck with legal action.
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Yes, I did know that! Now, with the latest raise, they make 16 times as much as a full time minimum wage worker And considering that they take whole months off, and don't show up for votes, and go on "Fact Finding" missions to Fiji, they don't work anywhere CLOSE to 40 hours a week, either, so it's actually more than 16 times, isn't it?
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You should have your answer here\nhttp://www.payscale.com/salary-survey/aid-8547/raname-SALARY/fid-7636
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THen yours should go up if it went up check on your next pay check if not bring it up to your boss or go to the unemployment office there is a number that you can call because that is ridiculous 2.13 and hr if she is jipping you,you need to report her and if all else fails move to cali ares in 6.75 and most places will give you 7 or 8 at the mall
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Check out http://www.salary.com/