30% make under $15.Good point. A 2013 report I found said that 9% of workers make minimum wage. Not sure how accurate that is but if true then the impact while still significant is not as bad as I thought. I thought the number was higher.
30% make under $15.Good point. A 2013 report I found said that 9% of workers make minimum wage. Not sure how accurate that is but if true then the impact while still significant is not as bad as I thought. I thought the number was higher.
And it seems like the 10 self proclaimed economic experts Granny consulted,...dreaming,...never heard of the term,...inflation.I would like to add to that, ask 10 different economists for their opinion, and you'll get 11 different answers.
Only time will tell who's right and whether this will have detrimental consequences for Ontario's economy. My guess is we'll be allright
the cost of living in lower in the PhilipinesHow Filipino families are able to live on it and even save some money to send it to their relatives overseas?
You're assuming that people have the information to make choices. That simply does not exist when families are basically on their own to decide which educational route to take. Many are spending tens of thousands of dollars on a diploma or degree that has no clear path to getting a job. Worse still, we have not taught students the financial realities once they get out on their own like budgeting, paying rent, buying a car, house, etc. The craziness of the real estate market is more proof that people are doing really dumb things with their money.I would disagree. is a coffee barrista worth the same as a roofer? fast food employee worth the same as metal fabricator? minimum wage for people who have minimal skills, better wages for people who have valuable skills.
the accumulation of wealth is based on making certain choices in life, most of which is learned from your parents. this is why the cycle of poverty continues generationally in families.
its peoples choices in life that create poverty.....
But again, how much of this is really true?30% make under $15.
No taxesHow Filipino families are able to live on it and even save some money to send it to their relatives overseas?
Which is what you will hear from EVERY employer EVERY time anyone EVER brings up raising the minimum wage. But I'm sure there's a utopian day somewhere in our future where employers will say "Gee whiz, increase the minimum wage? Sounds like a GREAT idea!" (insert sarcasm).What this will mean is more small businesses closing their doors for good as they won't be able to compete with the big players.
Love it. The elitism and privileged attitude of someone not living in poverty.the accumulation of wealth is based on making certain choices in life, most of which is learned from your parents. this is why the cycle of poverty continues generationally in families.
its peoples choices in life that create poverty.....
Agreed. But I don't think jolting the system by raising the minimum wage 22% in half a year's time from now, then an additional 9% a year later, is the right way to go about it.On the whole, I think raising the minimum wage is probably the right thing to do. The other stuff I'm less supportive of.
But some choices are made for you before you were born.I would disagree. is a coffee barrista worth the same as a roofer? fast food employee worth the same as metal fabricator? minimum wage for people who have minimal skills, better wages for people who have valuable skills.
the accumulation of wealth is based on making certain choices in life, most of which is learned from your parents. this is why the cycle of poverty continues generationally in families.
its peoples choices in life that create poverty.....
Might not go up at all. They studied this in Seattle and found the workers made about the same amount per week, as they were given fewer hours. So costs to the business could be about the same.So let's say this goes through. How much will the coffee and doughnut go up at Tim Hortons?
Surprised there's not already a thread on this:
http://www.torontosun.com/2017/05/29/province-to-raise-minimum-wage-update-labour-laws-tuesday-wynne
Main points seem to be:
•$15/hour minimum wage by 2019
•3 weeks paid vacation for employees of 5 years or more
•10 mandated emergency leave days, two of them paid
•Equal pay for part time workers as full time workers [not sure what this means]
•3 hours pay for shift work cancelled within 48 hours of shift :Eek:
As 30% of Ontario employees make less than $15/hour, this is a major change even before the other items. Add in those items and you have a radical overhaul!
Thoughts?
Amazing eh!?Love it. The elitism and privileged attitude of someone not living in poverty.
It's YOUR fault you're poor!!! Tough shit!!!
I'd be surprised if he wasn't flagged for an audit, especially if he's a full timer working the whole year.But again, how much of this is really true?
I know a Realtor who filed his tax return for $600 in annual income
Rest was write offs
You & I both know he did not need to spend what he did
It takes a lot of dough to own a McDonald's franchise as well as the location. I wouldn't call them a mom and pop shop.People hear "McDonalds" and think of the multinational corporation, but 75% of McDonalds' are franchises, owned by small business persons.