Minimum Wage Analysis
. While reading this document, it is understood that the social benefits to the minimum wage increase is valuable for families, and it will profit this province as a whole. Economic aspects that further exhibit the advantage of increasing the minimum wage include assisting many who have buried themselves in debt a chance to escape with freedom, and persuades lower income workers to be less reliant on public services. Lastly, the political factors which reveal continued advantages to increasing the minimum wage in Ontario are justice for hard employees who surrender all their time and barely get an adequate money supply, as well as defending many Ontarian workers from negligible income gains. Therefore, as a result, minimum wage should be
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increased due to the social, political, and economic gains that are deemed beneficial for Ontario and its citizens. Minimum wage should be increased due to social, economic, and political factors that are beneficial for Ontario.
A rise in our minimum wage is a beneficial move for Ontario due to the fact that it is good for families. "Government report indicates one in eight Ontario children lives in families that can't afford fresh fruits and vegetables every day, or can't afford to replace a broken appliance or share the occasional meal with friends, or family" ( Toronto Star, 2010). This shows that the cost of living in Ontario is high because many families are struggling to provide the basic necessities for their families. With an increase in minimum wage, families can cope with the cost of living in Ontario. "More money means more opportunities and allows students to fend for themselves" (The Toronto Star, 2010). This explains if there was an increase in our minimum wage students would have more opportunities, post-secondary education, or the ability to put more money into investments for growth. With more money, they can build their knowledge with advanced choices. "We have 28, 000 kids growing up in low- income households" (Flannery, 2012). This quote shows us that many children in the city of Hamilton are growing up in poverty, where parents or guardians are earning low incomes. Increasing the minimum wage can help alleviate low- income households and give families the chance to afford the high cost of living.
Minimum wage must be raised simply because it will benefit this province as a whole.
"Ontario is falling behind the rest of Canada in terms of growing poverty, increasing inequality and flagging financial support for vital public services" (Flannery, 2012). This shows that Ontario is struggling with growing poverty. With a minimum wage increase, Ontario's financial insecurities will be lessened in the province. This will help support families across the province fight financial hardship. For Tom Cooper, director of Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction, the report findings of the joint effect of more than 90 labour and community groups that call themselves the Ontario Common Front, call for an increase in the living wage (Flannery, 2012). This quote shows that a demand for an increase of the living minimum wage should be one of Ontario's top priorities. That a majority of groups believe it is just for an increase for hard working people. "The finding that more and more people are working for less, Cooper, the director of Hamilton Roundtable for poverty reduction, calls for an increase in the living wage" (Flannery, 2012). This is a sign that shows the minimum wage should be increased because people are accepting this low paying salary. People have to fight for higher wages in order to get by in this tough economy, which we live …show more content…
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Minimum wage should be increased because it will help many people escape the debt they have trapped themselves into. "We have 30, 000 people in Hamilton who work every day and who simply don't earn enough to escape poverty" ( Flannery, 2012). This quote is explaining how difficult it has become for low wage families to escape debt. Families should not be worrying about their financial security, instead of their kids and other important needs. “Increasing the minimum wage to a level that will raise workers in full time minimum wage jobs out of poverty is an effective way to reduce Canada's growing gap between the rich and poor" (Murray, Stewart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). This quote is saying that many people are living in poverty and need a boost to be lifted from it. Many Canadians are living in debt and it is the government’s duty to step up and do their part. It should be made a priority to erase the gap between the rich and poor. "... The idea that full time minimum wage work should pay well enough to stay out of poverty is more than an abstract principle (Flannery, 2012).
Lower income workers become less reliant on social services and spend their money in the local economy."Hard work should be rewarded with fair pay- not with wages that keep families well below the poverty line." ( City News, 2012). This explains how low wage workers of Ontario work hard for their money. While there is higher paid workers who do not put as much effort and time as a low wage worker, “hard working Ontarian's deserve a decent standard of living and we are helping to maintain that a fair minimum wage is good for workers." (Fonseca, 2012). This quote is explaining simply that a decent wage should be given to those low wage earners. If they continue to get paid low salaries they will not be able to have a fair standard of living that they deserve. They deserve a fair wage due to their hard work and all the time that they are working. " It is not surprising that Scandinavian countries who invest more in programs that increase the quality of life, such as affordable housing and education, we see the smallest gaps in income inequality." ( Flannery, 2012). This quote is suggesting that Canada cannot keep up with the Scandinavian countries. They have more advanced programs that can help their citizens out, in their living styles. Items that we pay much more for here are more affordable for them such as housing and post- secondary education.
An increase in the minimum wage will provide justice for those hard workers, who sacrifice all of their time but are not rewarded what is right. "The worrying trends we see didn't happen by accident, and nor are they inevitable; they arise because of policy decisions and these can be changed so that they focus more on investing in people and quality of life." (Flannery, 2012). This quote is explaining that the decisions we have made are not by accident and they are poor, inequality decisions. It shows that we need to focus more on investing on citizens and how they live. This change can occur if policy decisions are changed and people will be on the road to better living standards. "A higher minimum wage can increase the independence and self- sufficiency of teens and youth enabling young adults to leave home, and helping to reduce post- secondary education debt loads." ( Murray, Stuart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). This shows how many teens are struggling to cope with all their debt loads, from post-secondary to other types of expenses. With an increase in their wage the debt load will be a little easier and they will have more options. This will promote independence and self- sufficiency among teens. This may encourage many to get employed and start making money. " Once the target of the minimum wage above the poverty line is met; it should be indexed with inflation and rise each year to keep pace with the rising cost of living. ( Murray Stuart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). This is significant due to the fact that inflation and the cost of living are on the rise, but minimum wage is not. Until we raise the minimum wage the cost of living for many will not become affordable anymore. We must keep pace with these price rises.
By increasing the minimum wage, it will protect many Ontarian workers from negligible income gains.
"Workers earn 19% less, with women being at a particular disadvantage, earning 29% less" (Flannery, 2012). This quote is explaining that women nowadays are getting paid less. Many women do not work; many are stay-at-home moms who take care of their children. It is a disadvantage for many women because they are doing the same quality work but not getting paid as much as men do. Women's wages need to be on the rise due to the fact that their job titles carry many responsibilities. "A higher minimum wage is one of the several steps towards a higher- wage economy that acknowledges the contribution and value of Canadian workers" (Murray, Stuart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). This quote goes into detail about if wage were to be increased we would be ranked as a high class economy. And this move would show the Canadian workers of Ontario that we value their hard work which they contribute. "Increasing the minimum wage benefits all low- wage earners. It helps those who earn between the current minimum wage and the new higher wage. It helps those who are paid close to the level of the new minimum wage" ( Murray, Stuart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). As we analyze this quote it explains that this move would benefit the low wage earners or those who earn the current or higher minimum wage. It is evident that increasing the minimum wage has many potential benefits which is great
for the workers.
Minimum wage should be raised due to the social, political and economic benefits it provides for Ontario. In this paper, it is realized that the social benefits to the minimum wage increase is beneficial for families, and that it will benefit this province as a whole. Economic factors that further demonstrate the benefit of increasing the minimum wage include helping many who have trapped themselves in debt a chance to escape with freedom, and encouraging lower income workers to be less reliant on social services. Lastly, the political factors which demonstrate continued advantages to increasing the minimum wage in Ontario are justice for hard workers who sacrifice all their time and get barely enough money, as well as protecting many Ontarian workers from negligible gains. Therefore, as a result, minimum wage should be increased due to the social, political, and economic gains that are deemed beneficial for Ontario and its citizens.
increased due to the social, political, and economic gains that are deemed beneficial for Ontario and its citizens. Minimum wage should be increased due to social, economic, and political factors that are beneficial for Ontario.
A rise in our minimum wage is a beneficial move for Ontario due to the fact that it is good for families. "Government report indicates one in eight Ontario children lives in families that can't afford fresh fruits and vegetables every day, or can't afford to replace a broken appliance or share the occasional meal with friends, or family" ( Toronto Star, 2010). This shows that the cost of living in Ontario is high because many families are struggling to provide the basic necessities for their families. With an increase in minimum wage, families can cope with the cost of living in Ontario. "More money means more opportunities and allows students to fend for themselves" (The Toronto Star, 2010). This explains if there was an increase in our minimum wage students would have more opportunities, post-secondary education, or the ability to put more money into investments for growth. With more money, they can build their knowledge with advanced choices. "We have 28, 000 kids growing up in low- income households" (Flannery, 2012). This quote shows us that many children in the city of Hamilton are growing up in poverty, where parents or guardians are earning low incomes. Increasing the minimum wage can help alleviate low- income households and give families the chance to afford the high cost of living.
Minimum wage must be raised simply because it will benefit this province as a whole.
"Ontario is falling behind the rest of Canada in terms of growing poverty, increasing inequality and flagging financial support for vital public services" (Flannery, 2012). This shows that Ontario is struggling with growing poverty. With a minimum wage increase, Ontario's financial insecurities will be lessened in the province. This will help support families across the province fight financial hardship. For Tom Cooper, director of Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction, the report findings of the joint effect of more than 90 labour and community groups that call themselves the Ontario Common Front, call for an increase in the living wage (Flannery, 2012). This quote shows that a demand for an increase of the living minimum wage should be one of Ontario's top priorities. That a majority of groups believe it is just for an increase for hard working people. "The finding that more and more people are working for less, Cooper, the director of Hamilton Roundtable for poverty reduction, calls for an increase in the living wage" (Flannery, 2012). This is a sign that shows the minimum wage should be increased because people are accepting this low paying salary. People have to fight for higher wages in order to get by in this tough economy, which we live …show more content…
in.
Minimum wage should be increased because it will help many people escape the debt they have trapped themselves into. "We have 30, 000 people in Hamilton who work every day and who simply don't earn enough to escape poverty" ( Flannery, 2012). This quote is explaining how difficult it has become for low wage families to escape debt. Families should not be worrying about their financial security, instead of their kids and other important needs. “Increasing the minimum wage to a level that will raise workers in full time minimum wage jobs out of poverty is an effective way to reduce Canada's growing gap between the rich and poor" (Murray, Stewart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). This quote is saying that many people are living in poverty and need a boost to be lifted from it. Many Canadians are living in debt and it is the government’s duty to step up and do their part. It should be made a priority to erase the gap between the rich and poor. "... The idea that full time minimum wage work should pay well enough to stay out of poverty is more than an abstract principle (Flannery, 2012).
Lower income workers become less reliant on social services and spend their money in the local economy."Hard work should be rewarded with fair pay- not with wages that keep families well below the poverty line." ( City News, 2012). This explains how low wage workers of Ontario work hard for their money. While there is higher paid workers who do not put as much effort and time as a low wage worker, “hard working Ontarian's deserve a decent standard of living and we are helping to maintain that a fair minimum wage is good for workers." (Fonseca, 2012). This quote is explaining simply that a decent wage should be given to those low wage earners. If they continue to get paid low salaries they will not be able to have a fair standard of living that they deserve. They deserve a fair wage due to their hard work and all the time that they are working. " It is not surprising that Scandinavian countries who invest more in programs that increase the quality of life, such as affordable housing and education, we see the smallest gaps in income inequality." ( Flannery, 2012). This quote is suggesting that Canada cannot keep up with the Scandinavian countries. They have more advanced programs that can help their citizens out, in their living styles. Items that we pay much more for here are more affordable for them such as housing and post- secondary education.
An increase in the minimum wage will provide justice for those hard workers, who sacrifice all of their time but are not rewarded what is right. "The worrying trends we see didn't happen by accident, and nor are they inevitable; they arise because of policy decisions and these can be changed so that they focus more on investing in people and quality of life." (Flannery, 2012). This quote is explaining that the decisions we have made are not by accident and they are poor, inequality decisions. It shows that we need to focus more on investing on citizens and how they live. This change can occur if policy decisions are changed and people will be on the road to better living standards. "A higher minimum wage can increase the independence and self- sufficiency of teens and youth enabling young adults to leave home, and helping to reduce post- secondary education debt loads." ( Murray, Stuart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). This shows how many teens are struggling to cope with all their debt loads, from post-secondary to other types of expenses. With an increase in their wage the debt load will be a little easier and they will have more options. This will promote independence and self- sufficiency among teens. This may encourage many to get employed and start making money. " Once the target of the minimum wage above the poverty line is met; it should be indexed with inflation and rise each year to keep pace with the rising cost of living. ( Murray Stuart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). This is significant due to the fact that inflation and the cost of living are on the rise, but minimum wage is not. Until we raise the minimum wage the cost of living for many will not become affordable anymore. We must keep pace with these price rises.
By increasing the minimum wage, it will protect many Ontarian workers from negligible income gains.
"Workers earn 19% less, with women being at a particular disadvantage, earning 29% less" (Flannery, 2012). This quote is explaining that women nowadays are getting paid less. Many women do not work; many are stay-at-home moms who take care of their children. It is a disadvantage for many women because they are doing the same quality work but not getting paid as much as men do. Women's wages need to be on the rise due to the fact that their job titles carry many responsibilities. "A higher minimum wage is one of the several steps towards a higher- wage economy that acknowledges the contribution and value of Canadian workers" (Murray, Stuart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). This quote goes into detail about if wage were to be increased we would be ranked as a high class economy. And this move would show the Canadian workers of Ontario that we value their hard work which they contribute. "Increasing the minimum wage benefits all low- wage earners. It helps those who earn between the current minimum wage and the new higher wage. It helps those who are paid close to the level of the new minimum wage" ( Murray, Stuart; Mackenzie, Hugh, 2007). As we analyze this quote it explains that this move would benefit the low wage earners or those who earn the current or higher minimum wage. It is evident that increasing the minimum wage has many potential benefits which is great
for the workers.
Minimum wage should be raised due to the social, political and economic benefits it provides for Ontario. In this paper, it is realized that the social benefits to the minimum wage increase is beneficial for families, and that it will benefit this province as a whole. Economic factors that further demonstrate the benefit of increasing the minimum wage include helping many who have trapped themselves in debt a chance to escape with freedom, and encouraging lower income workers to be less reliant on social services. Lastly, the political factors which demonstrate continued advantages to increasing the minimum wage in Ontario are justice for hard workers who sacrifice all their time and get barely enough money, as well as protecting many Ontarian workers from negligible gains. Therefore, as a result, minimum wage should be increased due to the social, political, and economic gains that are deemed beneficial for Ontario and its citizens.