Raising Tennessee’s Minimum Wage: A Push for Economic Relief
Tennessee’s Potential Minimum Wage Increase to $20: A Comprehensive Overview (PHOTO: Reddit)
Tennessee Minimum Wage: A Push for Fair Pay and Economic Stability
Tennessee minimum wage might go up from $7.25 to $20 an hour. This could happen if the General Assembly passes a new bill called HB 2602 introduce by Rep Gloria Johnson. She think it is important because many people in Tennessee cannot afford basic thing like food and rent. Johnson tried to pass a similar bill in 2020 but it did not work.
Tennessee is one of seven state without a minimum wage or with a wage lower than $7.25. Some states like Washington and Washington D.C have much higher minimum wages. Johnson think raising the wage is important because prices are going up but wages are not. She also want to help people who are grappling to make ends meet.
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Policy Clash: Divergent Views on Tennessee Minimum Wage Reform
Even though Johnson want the bill to pass she think it might not because most lawmaker in Tennessee are against it. She hope to pass a similar law if she become a U.S. Senator. Marsha Blackburn Johnson likely opponent think the bill is too radical. She said she will focus on protecting Tennessee economy instead. Some companies in the U.S. already pay workers more than the federal minimum wage.
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