CA: Governor Moves To Hike Minimum Wage

Capitol Notes / KQED ^ | 5/18/06 | John Myers

[Myrddin]

Not in any desirable part of Kalifornicate - if you don't already own your home.

My son has managed just fine the last 3 years. He rented a 90 sq ft (9 X 10) bedroom in a house for $500/month. He also covered his car payments, food, work expenses and school expenses. All on a gross income of $32000 in San Diego.

He just moved to a new house on the west side of Mt Helix. He is really jazzed because his living space will be increased to 400 sq ft. It's going to set him back $650/month. He will be completing his last class for his BA in Business in about 1 week. His real estate business is taking off like a shot too.

[somniferum]

Democrats also want a provision that would automatically link the minimum wage to the economy and inflation.

This sounds like a nightmare for business owners.. having uncontrollable and unpredictable labor costs which fluctuate year to year.

[SMM48]

Sounds like his plan is to raise the minimum wage in order to attract more illegal workers.

[org.whodat]

Ok, what should control the hourly rate?? Given that the laws of supply and demand do not work when you have unlimited supply??

[Fruitbat]

Well, you'd likely be even more disappointed now. : [