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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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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Fight for Fair Wages and Rights in the Fast Food Service Industry
04:18 • 7min
3
Implementation of $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers and Negotiations
11:15 • 5min
4
Minimum Wage in the Fast Food Industry
16:34 • 6min
5
Conservatives Making Points, Layoffs, and Manipulation Tactics
22:29 • 5min
6
California's Economy, Minimum Wage, and In-N-Out's Expansion
27:03 • 2min
7
The Benefits of Fair Wages and the Stagnant Federal Minimum Wage
29:25 • 4min
8
The Debate on Minimum Wage
33:16 • 11min
9
Exploring the Concept of Living Wage and its Insufficiency
44:20 • 5min
10
The Cost of Living in California and the Need for a Living Wage
49:33 • 14min