Today’s minimum wage hasn’t kept up with inflation, and too many working families still struggle to keep themselves out of poverty. The current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour translates to an annual salary of $15,080—below the poverty line for a single parent with one child. It is nearly impossible for many families to make ends meet on the current minimum wage.
Urge your Members of Congress to support the Raise The Wage Act so that working Americans can break free from the cycle of poverty and the nation’s economy can grow stronger.