New research finds that for every 10% increase in minimum wage, restaurant prices increase by a grand total of.... 0.58%. This model suggests that over the course of Seattle’s several-year phased-in increase from $9.47/hour to $15/hour, we should expect a total restaurant price increase of about 3%
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“I know the difference ($15) is going to make for my family.”
Brandon and Tony both work at the mall in Federal Way. Brandon works two jobs at a nutritional supplement store and a specialty retail store. Working in sales feels like “selling your soul” and management tells you “what your soul is.”
Read More“My check this week was like 260 bucks.”
Tina is a server in Federal Way. She can't plan a life with the low wages and all-over-the-place work schedule.
Read More“If you feel like these wages are too low, do something about it.”
Martina Phelps works as a cashier at McDonald’s and lives in Federal Way. She helped win $15 for Seattle by talking to legislators, telling city councilmembers about her life as a low wage worker, going out on strike, and talking with the Seattle Mayor. Now she wants bring $15 to Federal Way.
Read More“You know you are fighting for your community.”
Jae Townsend works at Jimmy John's in Olympia. She is taking action for $15 in Olympia because she wants to be shop and support local businesses instead of the big corporate chains. She can’t do that right now on the low wages she is paid.
Read More“It’s really hard to make a living on random hours.”
Liam Anderson works at Eddie Bauer in Olympia. He is looking for a second job because the wages are so low. The problem is everyone else is looking too.
Read More"I slept on a mattress pad in the kitchen."
Holly West works at Capital Mall and has been pushing for a $15 minimum wage in Olympia. She’s testified in front of city council, brought more workers into the movement, and even led a people’s mic inside the annual Thurston County Chamber of Commerce dinner - right in the middle of their new CEO’s speech.
Read More"Without $15 it's a real struggle."
Chris talks about why it is important for people to have a living wage. In Olympia, that's a $15 minimum wage.
Read More"$15 an hour is a base wage that people should be paid."
Juliet works in transitional housing in Olympia. She sees what happens to people who don't make a living wage - and she doesn't make $15 either.
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