Or that wages are negotiated by unions, and in some of the countries listed, membership is mandatory.
No, thanks.
This minimum wage hike being pushed by many in the Government is part wanting to be elected and reelected and the not so obvious desire to push welfare to the private sector in order to have more money to spend.
If and when the minimum wage reaches $15.00 and above. many families see their overall income decrease, not even counting the higher unemployment in the non-skilled area.
What would happen is that since their income would increase to over $30 000 annually. all other federal benefits would cease. No welfare, no food stamps, no housing assistance, etc., etc.
Private employers and Taxpayers would be forced to take over that financial burden.
I have lived in Western Europe for 35 years and do know what those systems bring to the average citizen, none of which I want to be part of.
Just 1 thought, I could not afford to live there now, being retired!!!!!!!!!!!