- Kshama Sawant, the U.S.’s only self-described socialist elected representative has successfully raised the minimum wage to $15 in Seattle
- Large businesses including the International Franchise Association were unhappy with the city council for having passed the ordinance
- On raising the minimum wage increase Ms. Sawant said, “Today’s message is clear: If we organise as workers, with a socialist strategy, we can tackle the chasm of income inequality and social injustice. $15 in Seattle is just a beginning. We have an entire world to win.”
- U.S. President Barack Obama promised to raise it from $7.25 to $10.10 but was declined by Republicans in Congress but later raised the minimum wage through executive order
- 21 States and the District of Columbia already have higher minimum wages than the national level and Seattle the highest in the nation.
- Read at: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/indianamerican-heads-seattle-minimum-wage-battle/article6080231.ece
Exams Perspective:
- Minimum Wages
- Global Middle Class
- Kshama Sawant