

SIO416: What Is A Living Wage?
Jan 8, 2024
The podcast discusses the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California and the conservative reaction. It explores the inequality in the fast food industry, the implementation of the new minimum wage, and the perspectives of supporters and critics. The hosts debunk Glenn Beck's claim and examine the impact of minimum wage laws on businesses. They also discuss the benefits of fair wages, the debate on the minimum wage, and the concept of a living wage in California. The high cost of living in the state and the need for a living wage are highlighted.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Fight for Fair Wages and Rights in the Fast Food Service Industry
04:18 • 7min
Implementation of $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers and Negotiations
11:15 • 5min
Minimum Wage in the Fast Food Industry
16:34 • 6min
Conservatives Making Points, Layoffs, and Manipulation Tactics
22:29 • 5min
California's Economy, Minimum Wage, and In-N-Out's Expansion
27:03 • 2min
The Benefits of Fair Wages and the Stagnant Federal Minimum Wage
29:25 • 4min
The Debate on Minimum Wage
33:16 • 11min
Exploring the Concept of Living Wage and its Insufficiency
44:20 • 5min
The Cost of Living in California and the Need for a Living Wage
49:33 • 14min