Change my mind. I dare you. There is no logical rational for a business to exist that cannot pay its employees a livable wage. Any business that cannot afford to pay a livable wage does NOT deserve to exist. A business that cannot pay a livable wage is straight up slavery. The fact that a business can have record profits but pay their employees barely enough to cover rent and food, thus forcing employees to get government handouts or having to get a second job is asinine.
If the business will not pay a livable wage, the government should levy a business tax to subsidize what businesses will not do.
This should be the antiwork mantra.
A livable wage must cover the following:
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The median rent in 250 mile vicinity of the business if it is an urban center or a 1000 mile radius if it is a rural area.
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The ability to afford healthy food. Let's say $300 a month.
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Transportation money to YOUR BUSINESS.
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Health insurance
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Amenities
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And at least 25% of your total net income go to savings.
I just pulled that range out of my ass. I think there is a better definition for livable wage. But regardless, that is how it should be.
If you can can persuade me that I am wrong, I will donate $250 to a charity of your choice as long as it is an animal/Union/Ukraine support charity.
Anything short of a livable wage should be considered straight up slavery.