tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post7500653893558583678..comments2024-03-29T07:07:09.999-04:00Comments on MOLOVINSKY ON ALLENTOWN: The Minimum Wagemichael molovinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-79838958277406152982015-02-12T12:48:23.649-05:002015-02-12T12:48:23.649-05:00if we increase the minimum wage do we then lower t...if we increase the minimum wage do we then lower the earned income tax credit. That credit, in fact, is designed to compensate low wage earners by returning to them taxes they never paid. Only in liberal America.<br />Most minimum wager earners are not responsible for 'putting a roof over their heads.' They are kids working after school, moms taking a part time job, etc. For those who do have to put a roof over their heads they are always qualified for rent subsidies, food subsidies, medicaid and on and on.<br />Why should the guy who owns a deli or bodega be responsible for paying someone more than they can afford..or think the employee is worth?<br />Cut illegal immigration, put back strict work requirements for welfare recipients and other practical reforms and the minimum wage won't matter....except in election cycles.JoshLCowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04629261668065446844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-34757173888635892072015-02-12T10:01:31.663-05:002015-02-12T10:01:31.663-05:00In many cases I have found ones opinion on the min...In many cases I have found ones opinion on the minimum wage is significantly impacted by their own financial status.<br /><br />Many do not know the stress of cobbling together a living on a couple of part time jobs and occasional temporary employment.<br /><br />The Affordable Care Act has compounded the complexity of this issue. In my opinion health care should be FREE to everyone and then increase the minimum wage.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-80898020116665922822015-02-11T22:06:08.453-05:002015-02-11T22:06:08.453-05:00There does need to be an increase in the minimum w...There does need to be an increase in the minimum wage.. to at least $10.00 per hour. An alternative could be to exempt employers who are offering full benefits to all employees. Dreaming of Justicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-48613725468483241872015-02-11T11:18:26.312-05:002015-02-11T11:18:26.312-05:00there has been a minimum wage law in effect since ...there has been a minimum wage law in effect since 1938, with the current rate since 2009. michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-1781625030796173832015-02-11T10:42:19.968-05:002015-02-11T10:42:19.968-05:00As the cost of a component rises (whether it's...As the cost of a component rises (whether it's labor or goods) the market will look for other ways to achieve the same result.<br /><br />Forcing wage increases, without productivity increases will encourage business owners to search for other solutions. Current automated solutions my be available - but too expensive. Once you raise the wage - automated solutions may be cheaper or more attractive. <br /><br />Some Applebee's restaurants have iPads at the table. You order your meal, and 'runner' brings out your food. Presto! No server.<br /><br />A real living wage would have to be around $15 - $18 an hour.doug_bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060547193889193657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-8234174672793045012015-02-11T09:56:21.204-05:002015-02-11T09:56:21.204-05:00Mike
In short, supply and demand. There is an ove...Mike<br /><br />In short, supply and demand. There is an over abundance of low wage qualified employees. Poverty wages have existed forever and I believe most people in these positions are happy enough to do only what they need to do to get by.<br /><br />As an employer myself, I have witnessed as I raised wages most worked less hours therefor worked only to sustain themselves but never better themselves. While I am not against the idea I have seen firsthand what the unmotivated class does. You can lead them to water but you can't make them drink.<br /><br />With that in mind, our government has no problem importing millions of low skilled workers that will only replenish the pool of these workers. Rinse and repeat.<br /><br />XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-83986293162786816402015-02-11T07:39:46.877-05:002015-02-11T07:39:46.877-05:00A higher minimum wage reduces employment opportuni...A higher minimum wage reduces employment opportunities for young people. There are far less teenagers working today. Do we want to compound that problem? One cannot use good intentions as the final measure when crafting legislation. It must be a net plus to get support. The higher minimum wage is just feel good legislation. <br /> In the meantime one is free to pay their employees $10.00 an hour now if they see a benefit or want to do "the right thing". <br /><br /> Scott Armstrong<br /><br /> Scott Armstrong Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com