At the State of the Union address Obama said " This single step would raise the incomes of millions of working families. It could mean the difference between or the food bank, rent or eviction, scraping by or finally getting ahead. For business across the country, it would mean customers with more money in their pockets." Some agree with this action because minimum wage employees would get an extra $3500 a year. Also labor groups say that by raising the minimum wage will give more money to people who will mostly spend it: giving back to the community.
But there are those who disagree with this action. Some people say that by making employees more expensive will boost the unemployment rate which is at 7.7% to possibly 12%. Business owners later gave an example on what could happen if this law is passed. If a restaurant owner in Texas has to boost the dishwasher pay to $9, he'll probably have to raise the cooks already-higher salary as well. This forces the owner to make terrible decisions that will effect the economy including increasing prices, hire fewer workers, and decrease the number of working hours.
But there are those who disagree with this action. Some people say that by making employees more expensive will boost the unemployment rate which is at 7.7% to possibly 12%. Business owners later gave an example on what could happen if this law is passed. If a restaurant owner in Texas has to boost the dishwasher pay to $9, he'll probably have to raise the cooks already-higher salary as well. This forces the owner to make terrible decisions that will effect the economy including increasing prices, hire fewer workers, and decrease the number of working hours.
I personally think Obama is making a good choice. There are millions of underpaid employees who work hard and don't get anything in return. But honestly I believe Obama should be tackling bigger problems like the issue with North Korea. But he said their is going to be change and he's making sure it happens. Who knows what any of the choices the government make will have a positive or negative effect. The only way to find out is try it and if doesn't work out then find another way to solve it. I personally believe this man can change a lot of things if he says determined. What do you think?
In conclusion I can't wait to see this law passed because I know millions of people want it to and to the people who think otherwise; YOU EITHER CAN LEAVE THE COUNTRY OR MAN UP AND EXCEPT CHANGE.
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