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Knowledge Base
Click here to find the data, see the facts, and understand the impact of raising the minimum wage in 2007-2009 and the impact of raising the minimum wage to 2017 to $10.10
Myths and Facts
Click here to find commom myths and misinformation about the minimum wage, and the facts that dispell them. Get educated and click to learn more.
Research
Click here to find local and national research and reports supporting the minimum wage.
The Facts
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$10.86 - How much the federal minimum wage would be if it had kept up with inflation over the past 40 years. Instead, it’s $7.25.
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$15,080 - The annual income for a full-time employee working the entire year at the federal minimum wage.
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0 - The number of states where a minimum wage worker can afford a two-bedroom apartment working a 40-hour week.
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3 - The number of times Congress passed legislation to increase the minimum wage in the last 30 years.
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13 - The number of states that annually increase their state minimum to keep up with the rising cost of living (including the District of Columbia)
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22 - The number of states (including the District of Columbia) with minimum wage rates currently above the federal level of $7.25.
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$2.13 - The federal minimum wage for tipped employees, such as waiters and waitresses, nail salon workers, or parking attendants.5The number of states with no state minimum wage.
89% Support Raising The Minimum Wage on Guam!!
Click here to see the latest poll conducted on Guam Pacific Daily News on May 6, 2014. The largest polling population before this poll involved 575 respondents. This latest poll involved 2,688 respondents, with 2,401 Yes submissions, and 285 No submissions. Thanks to everyone for staying informed and being part of the cause to help 48% of Guam's Private Sector Employees keep up with the costs of living and recieve their fair share in Guam's economic growth.
Bill 316 Committee Report
Click here to see the committee report for Bill 316
Minimum Wage Impact
Click here to see the impact from the previous minimum wage increase, and the estimated impact from the proposed increased.
Compensation on Guam
Click here how low compensation is on Guam compared to the US, Hawaii, and the Virgin Islands. This comparison includes occupations that are skilled that would be impacted by the proposed increase.
US Womens Chamber of Commerce 2014 Economic Agenda
Click here to see how the US Womens Chamber of Commerce has a Position Guide that supports the Minimum Wage.