How to Raise Minimum Wage
The minimum wage, which varies from state to state, is a wage "floor" that is defined as the lowest possible wage that can legally be paid as compensation to a worker for a service. In the United States, there is a federal minimum wage and a state minimum wage. For this reason, one of the best courses of action when seeking to raise the minimum wage is to petition your state government officials with legitimate reasons why the minimum wage should be raised. In addition, for those receiving a minimum wage salary, it may prove useful to ask for a raise from minimum wage to a higher salary.
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Instructions
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Decide on a Plan to Raise the Minimum Wage
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Decide on the best method you can use to achieve your goal. For instance, if you are employed, you may wish to use your status in the company and as a worker to your advantage.
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Develop an argument regarding why the minimum wage should be raised that you can use to cause a change in the law. By doing this, your cause develops into a serious petition.
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Make your idea to raise the minimum wage known to those around you. Gather support from family and friends so it is not solely your effort.
Cause the Change in the Minimum Wage
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Petition the state government to raise the minimum wage. You may choose to do so through writing a letter or by creating a literal petition with signatures.
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Speak to a representative of your company, if employed, about a possible wage increase. You may be able to use your company as a spearhead for change in the minimum wage law, as others may follow its example. When contacting your company about a potential change in wages, be tactful. Be aware that this may single you out as an employee simply seeking more money instead of one trying to cause change.
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Galvanize your local community regarding your cause. Garner as much publicity as possible so your plan is less likely to be ignored. The more people you have involved with you, the more likely you are to succeed as long as you have legitimate reasons to change the minimum wage.
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Respond to any replies you receive from the government, its agencies or companies. Show that you are truly intent on raising the minimum wage by communication.
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Persevere. Do not give up on your cause, even if it is initially written off as another attempt to change the law.
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Tips & Warnings
The easiest way to ensure failure of your plan is to not have reasons for changing the minimum wage. Be sure that you have a strong, logical argument before you attempt these steps.
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