Why isn't minimum wage tied to the CPI, like Social Security is?

justice1

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Fri Nov-10-06 10:47 PM
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Why isn't minimum wage tied to the CPI, like Social Security is?

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baldguy

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Fri Nov-10-06 10:51 PM
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1. b/c then the would be no permenant underclass.

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Warren Stupidity

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Fri Nov-10-06 10:51 PM
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2. Ballot initiatives are doing just that.

Of course the minwage should be cola adjusted so that it stops being a political weapon every two years.

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Vorta

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Fri Nov-10-06 11:02 PM
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3. Because it isn't a benefit.

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