Minimum Wage

What is the Federal Minimum Wage set at?

• $7.25

• $1.00

• $15.00

• $9.50

How many states have raised their minimum wage?

• 35

• 13

• 29

• 50

What is the minimum wage in Iowa?

• $11.35

• $7.25

• $9.00

• $13.00

Are states allowed to go under the federal minimum wage?

• Yes

• No

Do people living off of the federal minimum wage making above poverty?

• Yes

• No

What are some pros of raising minimum wage?

• Allows people to make above poverty

• Make people lose their Jobs

• Allow people to afford basic needs

• Makes businesses more money

What are some cons to raising the minimum wage?

• Cost of goods and services will go up

• More people will get hired

• People will lose their jobs

• Businesses will profit from the increase labor cost

Do you think the minimum wage should be raised?

• Yes

• No

• Still havent decide